The Science of Background Noise: Understanding and Mitigating Its Impact
Background noise, often interchangeably referred to as ambient noise, is any unwanted sound that interferes with or distracts from the primary sound in any environment. This phenomenon is a central concept in acoustics, the science of sound, which studies its production, transmission, and effects. Background noises are diverse, originating from environmental sources like traffic, industrial activities, natural elements (e.g., water waves), and biological sounds, as well as from electrical devices such as refrigerators, air conditioning units, and power supplies.
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