fadingsound

noun
UK /ˈfeɪdɪŋ saʊnd/
US /ˈfeɪdɪŋ saʊnd/

A fading sound is a noise that slowly gets quieter until you can't hear it anymore.

As the train pulled away, we heard the fading sound of its whistle.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sound that gradually weakens in volume or intensity over time.

The fading sound of footsteps told us she had left the room.

3. In audio production, a sound whose volume is gradually reduced.

The engineer added a fading sound effect to end the scene smoothly.

4. A memory or impression of a sound that becomes less clear.

He recalled only the fading sound of his mother's lullaby.