Sound effect

Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊnd ˈifɛkt/

Sound effect (noun)

  1. A recorded or made sound added to a film, show, or game to create an action or feeling.
  2. A sound used in a live performance to support the story, such as footsteps or a door closing.

Examples

  • The movie sound cue starts right before the scene changes.
  • The scene changes right before the movie sound cue starts.