soundtrick
nounUK /ˈsaʊndtrɪk/
US /ˈsaʊndtrɪk/
A soundtrick is a clever sound that makes something seem different from what it really is.
The movie used a soundtrick to make the small room feel like a big cave.
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2. A technique in music production that creates an unexpected or deceptive auditory effect.
The producer added a soundtrick so the chorus seemed to echo twice.
3. A playful prank involving sound, such as a hidden speaker.
He played a soundtrick on his sister by hiding a chirping toy under her chair.
4. A clever use of sound in a game or app to guide or surprise the player.
The puzzle game uses a soundtrick to hint where the hidden key is.