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The sound begins with the soft murmur of a crowd, signifying the presence of an audience at a modest distance from the performance. From this milieu, the distinct notes of a piano start to emerge. The notes are slightly out of rhythm, with a few keys being struck a tad too late, indicating an inexperienced player or perhaps a skilled player having an off day. The melody attempts to form but falls short, stumbling over itself occasionally in a series of missed notes and awkward pauses. The piano's tone, while not entirely unpleasant, lacks the depth and richness of a professional performance, hence it is clear that the performance is mediocre at best. The audience's reaction is subdued, their polite applause barely masking the undercurrent of disappointment. Despite these shortcomings, the performance continues, the piano player seemingly undeterred by the lack of precision in their notes, creating an atmosphere of resilience amidst mediocrity.