noises off

noi·ses off

 (noi′sĭz)

pl.n. Chiefly British

Noises made offstage during a theatrical production that are intended to be heard by an audience.

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noises off

- Sounds created offstage to be heard during a play's production; the term has been extended to mean distracting or intrusive background noise.

See also related terms for heard.

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