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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The project — Mills’s attempt to grapple with what might happen to humans journeying via spacecraft toward and through a black hole — expresses the potential distortions of time and reality through glistening ambience, propulsive percussion, swirling synth storms and interstellar sound effects.
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Mike Rubin, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The crowd roars in the off-Broadway theater as the trickster plays out the killing blow, describing his actions in detail before the flickering stage lights and booming sound effects accompanying his attack take over.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
Lots of flatulence and sound effects humor in this episode.
—EW.com, 12 May 2024
Popular on Variety The soundtrack makes heavy use of live instrumentation and ambient sound effects to create an immersive experience while Tiwa returns with her signature overtone-singing.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 7 May 2024
Essential Sound provides another very useful capability: auto ducking for ambient sounds, which pulls back background noise during dialog or sound effects.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Final Cut Pro and most other consumer-level video software come with these sound effects available right in the program.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
It's got an easy-to-use remote control and working headlight, smoke, and sound effects.
—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
Mike Rubin, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The crowd roars in the off-Broadway theater as the trickster plays out the killing blow, describing his actions in detail before the flickering stage lights and booming sound effects accompanying his attack take over.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
Lots of flatulence and sound effects humor in this episode.
—EW.com, 12 May 2024
Popular on Variety The soundtrack makes heavy use of live instrumentation and ambient sound effects to create an immersive experience while Tiwa returns with her signature overtone-singing.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 7 May 2024
Essential Sound provides another very useful capability: auto ducking for ambient sounds, which pulls back background noise during dialog or sound effects.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Final Cut Pro and most other consumer-level video software come with these sound effects available right in the program.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
It's got an easy-to-use remote control and working headlight, smoke, and sound effects.
—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
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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