sound effects
plural noun
: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality
Examples of sound effects in a Sentence
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It's got an easy-to-use remote control and working headlight, smoke, and sound effects.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Apr. 2024
Partnering with Yggdrasil, the provider delivers top-notch graphics, animations, and sound effects with a touch of holiday spirit through festive decorations.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The students would audition for parts, work in the backstage crew and even have a hand in creating the sets, lighting and sound effects, her son said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
The album opens on a flashback to the sounds of 1950, using actual recordings of BBC radio broadcasts, newsreels of the day and assorted sound effects, from sirens to a baby crying.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Nobody was hiring me to add fart sound effects to comedy videos.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Users can also add sound effects like the roar of a crowd or keyboard taps.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
The library contains over 800,000 audio files containing music, sound effects and single-instrument stems as well as text metadata.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
The castle requires three AAA batteries (not included) that power lights and sound effects throughout Hogwarts.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Apr. 2024
Partnering with Yggdrasil, the provider delivers top-notch graphics, animations, and sound effects with a touch of holiday spirit through festive decorations.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The students would audition for parts, work in the backstage crew and even have a hand in creating the sets, lighting and sound effects, her son said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
The album opens on a flashback to the sounds of 1950, using actual recordings of BBC radio broadcasts, newsreels of the day and assorted sound effects, from sirens to a baby crying.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Nobody was hiring me to add fart sound effects to comedy videos.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Users can also add sound effects like the roar of a crowd or keyboard taps.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
The library contains over 800,000 audio files containing music, sound effects and single-instrument stems as well as text metadata.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
The castle requires three AAA batteries (not included) that power lights and sound effects throughout Hogwarts.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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