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White noise refers to a sound signal that contains all audible frequencies within the human hearing range, typically ranging from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. It is a steady, uniform sound that resembles the hiss of a radio or the static sound of a television when there is no signal.
White noise is called "white" because it is analogous to white light, which contains all visible colors in equal proportions.
It is created by combining sound waves of different frequencies and amplitudes in terms of their audio characteristics. Unlike specific sounds like a bird chirping or a car engine revving, white noise is not identifiable as a distinct sound source. Instead, it is a blend of multiple frequencies played simultaneously, resulting in a neutral, unobtrusive sound that can mask other noises.
The spectrum of white noise covers a wide range o ...
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