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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More emphasis on the visual components and less reliance on dialogue, sound effects and music.
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Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Or, looking further ahead, maybe just generating entire edited, scored films complete with sound effects and voices all in one go.
—New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
For a more immersive experience, check out the app for sound effects and a timer.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
There were no Cogs, no Toon Tasks, but the spirit of the original Toontown was there, instantly made recognizable by the gameplay music and sound effects.
—J. Clara Chan, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Or, looking further ahead, maybe just generating entire edited, scored films complete with sound effects and voices all in one go.
—New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
For a more immersive experience, check out the app for sound effects and a timer.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
There were no Cogs, no Toon Tasks, but the spirit of the original Toontown was there, instantly made recognizable by the gameplay music and sound effects.
—J. Clara Chan, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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