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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Netflix is introducing a new subtitling option for its original shows that trims audio cues from subtitles, such as sound effects or descriptions of who is speaking, for those who just want to read along with the dialogue of their favorite shows.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
There’s the footage of cars speeding around, the sound effects, the editing.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The window for executing a successful parry is pretty generous, and the dramatic temporal slowdown and sound effects make each one feel like an impactful moment.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Over 1,300 royalty-free sound effects are available, as are a long list of plug-ins.
—PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
There’s the footage of cars speeding around, the sound effects, the editing.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The window for executing a successful parry is pretty generous, and the dramatic temporal slowdown and sound effects make each one feel like an impactful moment.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Over 1,300 royalty-free sound effects are available, as are a long list of plug-ins.
—PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound effects
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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