openingsound

noun

UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ saʊnd/

US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ saʊnd/

The first sound you hear when something starts.

The opening sound of the cartoon made all the kids run to the TV.

SYNONYMS

intro sound starting sound beginning sound first sound theme sound

RELATED WORDS

jingle intro theme song sound effect fanfare

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first noise a movie or show makes before the story begins.

The opening sound of the movie was a loud drumroll.

3. The sound made when a door or box first opens.

We heard the opening sound of the old gate creaking.

4. The first note played in a song or piece of music.

The opening sound of the song was a single piano note.

5. A sound that marks the start of a game or event.

The whistle was the opening sound of the soccer match.