walla

ˈwɑːlə

Definitions

1. noun

a sound effect, especially a murmur of voices, used in film, television, and theater to create the illusion of a crowd or to fill space in a scene, often used for action, background noise, or to signal a transition.

“The director asked for a walla to be added to the scene to make it feel more immersive.”

Synonyms

  • background noise
  • sound effect

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence