acousma

/əˈkɒzəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A faint or indistinct sound, often perceived as a disturbance or a presence.

“The creaking floorboards and faint whispers created an unsettling acousma in the abandoned mansion.”

Synonyms

  • disturbance
  • presence
  • sound

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness