atmospherics

Meanings

Noun

• a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
• radio interference caused by pulses of electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere as the result of lightning and other events (both natural and man-made)
• elements of the overall background atmosphere or ambiance of a physical location (e.g., retail shop) or a sensory performance (e.g., music)

Synonyms

atmospheric static, static

Related Words

sferic