sound effects
plural nounDefinition of sound effects
: 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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He was arrested earlier this month after posting a video to Instagram in July that shows him with an assault rifle and audio of gunshots as well as sound effects of sirens and people screaming. — Phil Helsel, NBC News, "Ohio white nationalist charged with making threat against Jewish center," 30 Aug. 2019 The video includes audio of gunshots and sound effects of sirens and people screaming, according to the affidavit. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Ohio white nationalist charged with threatening Jewish community center, feds say," 29 Aug. 2019 The second run-through is followed by a third for improvised lines and sound effects on the track. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "He's taking the stairs, not the elevator, but Indianapolis rapper Trajik just keeps rising," 22 Aug. 2019 The new mayor’s policy puts badges on misfits: one has a police record; another does vocal sound effects. — Los Angeles Times, "Here are the feature and TV films airing the week of Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019," 11 Aug. 2019 This vintage-inspired rocket ride-on will remind you of your own childhood, but its modern-day features (like flashing dashboard lights and realistic astronaut sound effects) appeal to 21st-century kids. — Joni Sweet, USA TODAY, "Have more fun outdoors in 24 hours with these awesome toys," 8 Aug. 2019 Mitchell and his other conductors start with digital practice files that allow them to instantly remove dialogue, sound effects and the score as needed during the rehearsal process. — John Wenzel, The Know, "From “Harry Potter” to “Star Wars,” the Colorado Symphony goes all-in on movie scores," 2 Aug. 2019 The relaxing music, sound effects and smooth feminine voice add to the game’s immersion. — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, "Own a ‘smart speaker’? Your voice also transforms it into a fun gaming platform," 28 July 2019 The crew included those who worked on the sound effects, cinematography and film’s technology, according to Terrell. — Gabrielle Russon, orlandosentinel.com, "How Disney’s Animal Kingdom played a role in ‘The Lion King’ movie," 20 July 2019These 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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