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
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As a result, captions now include details like atmospheric descriptions for sound effects and music.
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Abbey White, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Video design is by Finn Ross and Andrea Scott, with dramaturgy by Pippa Hill, casting by Hannah Miller CDG and sound effects and soundscape design by Nicola T Chang.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Easy to use to play music from your phone, the speaker also makes familiar starship sound effects.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The music, sound effects and the design completely adds to it.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
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Abbey White, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Video design is by Finn Ross and Andrea Scott, with dramaturgy by Pippa Hill, casting by Hannah Miller CDG and sound effects and soundscape design by Nicola T Chang.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Easy to use to play music from your phone, the speaker also makes familiar starship sound effects.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The music, sound effects and the design completely adds to it.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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