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Below are definitions of useful acoustical terms. These definitions are explanatory in nature, rather than technically detailed. Please refer to a qualified professional or text for more precise definitions.
Background noise is the noise present in an environment, other than the desired or foreground sound. Also referred to as ambient noise, it is the combination of all sounds generated both near and far.