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sound effect

An imitative sound, as of thunder or an explosion, produced artificially for theatrical purposes, as for a film, play, or radio program. Often used in the plural.

sound effect

(Performing Arts) 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 - an effect that imitates a sound called for in the script of a play

effect - an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"

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