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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The low latency ensures that a movie’s soundtrack will always be in sync and the sound effects on a game will always be on cue.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The film went on to win three Oscars for film editing, sound effects editing, and visual effects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
The animations are top quality, with sound effects and music included.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Prices for these graphics, sound effects, and game templates range from under $5 to more than $50, so make sure to do some research before spending.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The film went on to win three Oscars for film editing, sound effects editing, and visual effects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
The animations are top quality, with sound effects and music included.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Prices for these graphics, sound effects, and game templates range from under $5 to more than $50, so make sure to do some research before spending.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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