Sound Effects

noun a melodious sound made by a bell or a clock

verb to make a musical or ringing sound

• The chime of the clock signaled the end of the meeting.
• I love how the chimes sound in the wind.
• Let's skip this class, I'm not in the mood for chimes.
• Her laughter chimed through the room, bringing joy to everyone.

noun a person or thing that claps, such as a device used to make noise by striking together

• The clappers of the bell rang out as the clock struck midnight.
• When the concert ended, everyone was clapping their hands like crazy, like a bunch of clappers.
• I heard that new movie is a real clapper, we should go see it.
• Her heart was racing like the clappers when she saw him walk into the room.

noun a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

• The heavy book fell to the ground with a loud thud.
• I heard a thud coming from the kitchen, probably my cat knocking something over.
• The basketball hit the backboard with a thud.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy landed with a thud on the employees.

noun a sharp blow or hit

verb to strike or hit sharply

• The tennis player delivered a powerful thwack to the ball, sending it flying over the net.
• I heard a loud thwack when the hammer hit the nail.
• The boxer landed a solid thwack on his opponent's jaw.
• The harsh criticism felt like a verbal thwack to his ego.

noun a sound or movement that is fast and sudden

verb to move quickly with a rushing sound

• The whoosh of the wind through the trees was a soothing sound.
• I heard a loud whoosh as the car sped past me.
• Did you see that car whoosh by like lightning?
• The whoosh of excitement filled the room as the surprise was revealed.