| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Notes that have been prerecorded but not in the fresh air (6,5) | ||
| Sounds heard while on hold | USA Today | 04 Jun 2019 |
| Sounds heard while on hold | ||
| Elevator tunes, e.g | USA Today | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Elevator tunes, e.g. | ||
| It may be heard in a waiting room | ||
| Waiting-room entertainment, perhaps |