sound effect
nounUK /ˈsaʊnd ɪˌfekt/
US /ˈsaʊnd ɪˌfekt/
A sound effect is a sound made to seem like something real, like thunder or a doorbell.
The movie used a loud sound effect to make the dinosaur's roar seem real.
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2. A recorded or created sound used in a film, game, or show to add realism or drama.
The game designers added a splash sound effect when the character jumped into the water.
3. Any artificial sound used to imitate a real event in a performance or broadcast.
The radio play used a creaking sound effect for the opening door.
4. A sound that draws attention or creates a mood in media.
A soft wind sound effect made the scene feel calm and spooky.