noun
white noise
Technical term in physics and audio engineering; also used in everyday contexts for background hiss or static.
ホワイトノイズを流すと集中しやすいと言われている。
It is said that playing white noise helps you concentrate.
Variant with interpunct; less common in everyday use.
Pink noise has equal energy per octave, sounding lower and less harsh than white noise.
Loanword from English 'white noise'.