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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After Star-Lord's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's MVP animation played, sound effects would not be played in the results screen.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
View 2 Images While there are already AI systems that generate sound effects to match silent images of city streets (and other places), an experimental new technology does just the opposite.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
The music is a pre-recorded soundtrack that accompanies the acrobatic acts, but Donohoo said some sound effects are done live.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
The locals provide the venue, some of the staff and the sound effects.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
View 2 Images While there are already AI systems that generate sound effects to match silent images of city streets (and other places), an experimental new technology does just the opposite.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
The music is a pre-recorded soundtrack that accompanies the acrobatic acts, but Donohoo said some sound effects are done live.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
The locals provide the venue, some of the staff and the sound effects.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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