atmospherics

at·mos·pher·ics  (tm-sfrks, -sfîr-)

n.

1. (used with a sing. verb)

a. Electromagnetic radiation produced by natural phenomena such as lightning.

b. Radio interference produced by electromagnetic radiation. Also called sferics.

2. (used with a pl. verb)

a. Features, events, or statements intended to create a particular mood or attitude: "[This book] is full of fiction unconcerned with spooky atmospherics or suspense; most of the collection's stories are about cruel humans and the violence they commit" (Ken Tucker).

b. The mood or attitude so created.

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atmospherics

Noun, pl

radio interference caused by electrical disturbance in the atmosphere

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atmospherics  (tm-sfîrks)

1. Electromagnetic radiation that is in the same range as radio frequencies and is produced by natural phenomena (such as lightning) and interferes with radio communications.

2. The radio interference produced by this electromagnetic radiation.

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atmospherics

1. the sound, usually a crackling noise, heard over a radio receiver and caused by electromagnetic disturbances in the atmosphere; static.
2. the natural phenomena that create this disturbance.

See also: Atmosphere

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special effects, extras, and the like used in order to establish an intended background or mood for a film.

See also: Films

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

atmospherics - a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference atmospheric static, static interference, noise, disturbance - electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication radio noise - static at radio wavelengths

Translations

atmospherics [ætməsˈfɛrɪks] n (Radio) → parasites mpl

atmospherics [ætməsˈfɛrɪks] atmosphere npl → atmosphärische Störungen pl

atmospherics [ætməsˈfɛrɪks] npl (RADIO) → scariche fpl