Murmur (speech)

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This article is about murmur in regards to speech. For alternate meanings see Murmur.

A murmur (Latin murmur) is a soft-sounded and quiet utterance, often where the speaker does not want to be known. Vibration of the vocal cords is still present, making it distinct from a whisper. The word is onomatopoetic, referring to the sound of quiet, repeated speech.

Gossip and rumours, as well as dissent and mocking talk about an authority, are often described as murmurs.