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Murmur

usgb/ˈmɜːrmər/Volume
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A soft, low sound made by a person or group speaking quietly or at a distance.

She heard the soft murmur of voices in the other room.
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Quiet ConversationPlay
Used when people speak in hushed tones, where the content is not the focus. SlideIn the library, there's a constant murmur of students studying.
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Background NoisePlay
Describes sounds that are not loud enough to be clearly heard. SlideDuring the meeting, a murmur filled the room as attendees discussed the presentation.