sound effect

noun
any sound, other than music or speech, artificially reproduced to create an effect in a dramatic presentation, as the sound of a storm or a creaking door.

Origin:
1925–30

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sound effect
 
n
any sound artificially produced, reproduced from a recording, etc, to create a theatrical effect, such as the bringing together of two halves of a hollow coconut shell to simulate a horse's gallop; used in plays, films, etc

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Sound effect is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
Instead of tactile feedback, there's a sound effect to punctuate the moment when pieces lock together.
The horse's ears make a crinkle sound and a neighing sound effect is activated by motion.
For added reinforcement, you can also select a sound effect to play when a colored section changes.
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