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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This sketch makes excellent use of sound effects, which really heightens the simple premise.
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Records some revving sound effects at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
—Kaleb Horton, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
The Dark Series Force FX lightsabers are among the best on the market and this one combines several sound effects, including duel effect, wall cutting effect and battle clash, with advanced LED lights.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Modern home entertainment systems can analyze the acoustics of a room and fine-tune sound delivery so that dialogue, music and sound effects are perfectly balanced.
—Harshal Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Records some revving sound effects at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
—Kaleb Horton, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
The Dark Series Force FX lightsabers are among the best on the market and this one combines several sound effects, including duel effect, wall cutting effect and battle clash, with advanced LED lights.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Modern home entertainment systems can analyze the acoustics of a room and fine-tune sound delivery so that dialogue, music and sound effects are perfectly balanced.
—Harshal Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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