surface noise

sur·face noise

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Definitions of surface noise words

noun surface noise extraneous noise caused by physical wear or a physical flaw on a phonograph record or in a pickup system, rather than by a flaw in the equipment. 1
noun surface noise noise produced by the friction of the needle or stylus of a record player with the rotating record, caused by a static charge, dust, or irregularities on the surface of a record 0
noun surface noise noise produced by the friction of a phonograph stylus moving in the grooves of a record 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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