background noise
noun
Definition of background noise
: undesired sound that is heard in a radio broadcast, a tape recording, etc. The recording had a lot of background noise.
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noiseplay
: loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry
: sound
: one that lacks agreeable musical quality or is noticeably unpleasant
: to talk much or loudly
: to make a noise
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