sound effects
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In its latest update, Google has added 12 new brushes with different textures, volumes, and more sound effects. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "Google’s VR painting tool Tilt Brush is getting a beginner mode," 26 June 2018 But your dorkiness shouldn't be affected or diminished because your sick spin-and-jump move isn't matched with a sick saber sound effect. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Hands-on with a $434 replica lightsaber: May the dork be with you," 25 Dec. 2018 Yet throughout, Giacchino’s score oozes with cartoonish sound effects, perfectly timed as the coaster zooms past each statue to help lend an additional sense of motion. — Todd Martens, latimes.com, "Composer Michael Giacchino brings a sense of motion to Disney's Incredicoaster," 5 July 2018 The hip-hop star’s decision to use the violent sound effects incited a backlash on social media, with many people saying the noises were inappropriate given the prevalence of mass shootings in the U.S. — Alix Langone, Time, "Gunshot Sound Effects Used During Eminem's Bonnaroo Set Caused the Crowd to Panic," 10 June 2018 The elaborate outdoor walk-through experience, complete with atmospheric music, sound effects and professional lighting, connects a series of themed vignettes. — Traci L. Suppa, Woman's Day, "9 Illuminating Jack-o'-Lantern Festivals to Visit This October," 29 Sep. 2016 The plush horse has fun sound effects, a beautiful design, and a padded seat to help your tyke safely sit up. — Marlisse Cepeda, Woman's Day, "The Best Toys and Gadgets for Keeping Kids Active," 2 Dec. 2015 Behind a screen, puppets mounted on long, slim sticks dance and sway, twirling, backlit so that only their dark shadows appear, while puppeteers called Karagyoz players sing, provide sound effects and create voices for the characters. — Allison Keyes, Smithsonian, "Illuminating the Shadowy Art of Armenian Puppet Theater," 13 July 2018 Every button tap and block-completion triggers sound effects synced to the tune. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Lumines Remastered turns the Nintendo Switch into a full-body vibration party," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sound effects.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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