sound effect device

noun
UK /saʊnd ɪˈfɛkt dɪˈvaɪs/
US /saʊnd ɪˈfɛkt dɪˈvaɪs/

A sound effect device is a machine that makes fun sounds like thunder or animal noises.

The theater used a sound effect device to make the rain sound real.

SYNONYMS

noise makersound machineaudio gadgeteffects unit

RELATED WORDS

soundboardsynthesizerspeakermicrophonerecorder

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A piece of equipment used in film or theater to create artificial sounds.

The sound effect device added a creaking door noise to the scary scene.

3. A toy or tool that plays recorded sounds for fun or learning.

My little brother got a sound effect device that makes farm animal sounds.

4. A digital app or software that generates sound effects.

The video editor used a sound effect device on her computer to add a whoosh.