Nature Sounds

noun a short, high-pitched sound made by small birds or insects

verb to make a short, high-pitched sound

• The birds began to chirp as the sun rose in the morning.
• I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window.
• The crickets were chirping all night long, keeping me awake.
• His phone chirped with notifications every few minutes.

noun a musical instrument in the woodwind family, typically made of metal or wood, consisting of a long, narrow tube with holes along it that are stopped by the fingers or keys to produce different notes

• The musician played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra performance.
• I love listening to the flute in a jazz band, it always adds a nice touch.
• I heard that new flute player is really killing it with their solos.
• Her voice was like a flute, delicate and enchanting.

adjective harsh or stern in manner or appearance

• The professor had a gruff demeanor, but he was actually quite approachable once you got to know him.
• The gruff security guard wouldn't let anyone into the building without proper identification.
• The gruff bartender told us to keep it down or we'd be kicked out of the bar.
• Despite his gruff exterior, deep down he was a kind and caring person.

verb to make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee

• The sound of the humming machinery filled the factory floor.
• I could hear a faint humming coming from the fridge.
• She was humming along to her favorite song on the radio.
• The city was alive with the humming of activity and excitement.

noun a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance

verb to make a low, continuous sound like that of a person speaking quietly or the wind in the trees

adjective characterized by murmurs or murmuring

• The group of students was murmuring quietly in the library.
• I could hear my neighbors murmuring next door late at night.
• The crowd was murmuring about the new movie release.
• The wind whispered through the trees, murmuring secrets of the forest.

noun the sound made by a series of light, quick taps or beats

verb to make a series of light, quick taps or beats

• The pitter patter of raindrops could be heard on the roof.
• I love falling asleep to the pitter patter of rain outside.
• The pitter patter of little feet running around the house is music to my ears.
• Her heart skipped a beat at the pitter patter of footsteps behind her.

noun a soft, muffled crackling sound made by the movement of dry leaves or paper

verb make a soft, muffled crackling sound

• The rustle of the leaves in the wind could be heard from a distance.
• I heard a rustle in the bushes and got scared.
• I saw him rustle through his pockets looking for his keys.
• The rustle of excitement could be felt in the air as the concert was about to start.

noun the act of whispering or murmuring

• The susurration of the leaves in the wind created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.
• I love falling asleep to the susurration of the ocean waves outside my window.
• The susurration of the crowd at the concert was so loud, it was lit!
• The susurration of rumors spreading through the office was causing quite a stir.

verb to make a continuous rhythmic sound

adjective describing something that is producing a continuous rhythmic sound

• The thrumming of the engines could be heard throughout the entire ship.
• I could feel the thrumming bass of the music in my chest.
• The party was lit, with the thrumming beats keeping everyone on their feet.
• His heart was thrumming with excitement as he waited for the results.

noun a light, clear ringing sound

verb to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound

• The sound of the tinkle of the wind chimes filled the garden with a soothing melody.
• I could hear the tinkle of laughter coming from the living room.
• The tinkle of ice cubes in the glass signaled the start of the party.
• Her laughter had a musical tinkle that brightened up the room.

noun a small songbird with a melodious song

• The warbler is a small, insect-eating bird known for its beautiful song.
• I saw a cute little warbler in the park today, it was singing so sweetly.
• That warbler is one talented bird, it can hit all the high notes!
• Her voice was like a warbler, delicate and melodious.

noun a sibilant sound

verb to make a sibilant sound like that of the letter 's' or 'sh'

• The gentle whish of the wind through the trees created a peaceful atmosphere.
• I heard a soft whish as the cat darted past me.
• I can't believe she whished her way out of that situation.
• His words had a whishing effect, calming everyone in the room.

noun a soft or low spoken voice

verb to speak very softly using one's breath without using vocal cords

• She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.
• I whispered to my friend that I had a crush on someone.
• We were whispering about our plans to sneak out later.
• The wind whispered through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

noun the sound of rustling leaves or wind through trees

• The psithurism of the wind through the trees created a serene atmosphere in the park.
• I love sitting outside and listening to the psithurism of the leaves rustling in the breeze.
• The psithurism of the wind is so relaxing, it's like nature's ASMR.
• The psithurism of the crowd's whispers filled the auditorium before the concert started.