ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sonic artifact

Okay kiddo, do you remember when we listen to music or watch videos and sometimes there are weird noises or sounds that we don't expect to hear? That's called a sonic artifact. It's like when someone accidentally drops a spoon while you're listening to music or when someone's voice sounds fuzzy or choppy in a video call.

Sonic artifact happens because of different things that interrupt the sound or change it in some way. For example, if the recording or transmission of the sound isn't very good, the sound can get messed up and create a sonic artifact.

But don't worry, it's not always a bad thing! Sometimes artists actually use sonic artifacts on purpose to create a cool effect in their music or videos. It can be like a surprise noise that makes you really notice and appreciate the sound in a different way.

So, sonic artifact is just a fancy way of saying weird or unexpected sounds that interrupt the main sound we're listening to. It can happen by accident, but can also be used to make a cool effect.