Words To Describe Sounds (With Meaning)

Words To Describe Pleasing Sound

1. Melodic– Pleasant sound. Example: His voice was deep and melodic
2. Sonorous– Imposingly deep and full. Example: He sung aloud with a sonorous and musical voice.
3. Rich: Very strong but pleasing sound. Example: He read aloud with a deep and rich voice.
4. Musical– Very melodious and tuneful sound. Example: They burst out into rich, musical laughter.
5. Mellow: Pleasantly smooth or soft. Example Carlos was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice.
6. Listenable-Easy or pleasant to listen to. Example: All the tracks proved eminently listenable.
7. Lilting: Sound that rises and falls in pitch in a pleasant way. Example: He spoke with a faint but recognizable Irish Lilt.
8. Dulcet: Sweet and soothing. Example: She recorded the dulcet tones of the singing birds.  
9. Pure: Clear and beautiful sound. Example: Alex spoke aloud with a pure voice.
10. Classic: Soft and soothing sound. Example: The choir team was classic in their tone.
11. Soft: Quiet and peaceful. Example: On his deathbed, Dad emphatically spoke in a soft voice.
12. Sweet: Very Pleasant tone. Example: She confidently spoke to her boyfriend with a sweet voice.

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Words To Describe Noisy Sound

1. Uproarious– Provoking loud noise. Example: An uproarious party.
2. Tumultuous-Loud, confused noise. Example: The applause was tumultuous.
3. At full blast– With maximum power or intensity. Example: The music is on full blast
4. Almighty– Unlimited in power or intensity. Example: The music from her car is usually of almighty sound.
5. Brassy-Harsh and loud. Example: Audience members are tapping their feet to the brassy music of the band.
6. Deafening– So loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else. Example: The music reached a deafening crescendo.
7. Ear–splitting– So loud or high that it hurts your ears. Example: Ear-splitting cheers erupted from the fans during the final seconds of the game.
8. Thunderous– Extremely loud. Example: Soon after she ran into a bathroom, she heard a thunderous banging noise outside.
9. Thundering– Resounding, loud, deep noise. Example: Thundering waterfalls.
10. Shrill– High-pitched and piercing. Example: A piercing whistle shrilled through the night air. 
11. Sharp– Clear and loud sound. Example: The goat produced a sharp bleat
12. Rowdy-Rough, disorderly and noisy sound. Example: It was a rowdy music.
13. Explosive– Violently loud. Example: The music at the concert was explosive.
14. Howling– Wailing sound. Example: My dog loves to howl. 
15. Insistent– Loud and keeps going on for a long time. Example: The tune was played with an insistent voice.
16. Loud: With great deal of volume: Example: They were kept awake by loud music.
17. Percussive– Sharp and clear. Example: The bell sound was quite percussive.
18. Roaring– Great in intensity. Example: A loud roaring applause was heard from the room.
19. Riotous– Loud and disorderly sound. Example: The music at the concert was indeed riotous.
20. Resounding– Great in intensity. Example: She spoke in a resounding voice.
21. Raucous-Harsh and loud noise. Example: The raucous youth stormed our meeting. 
22. Pulsating– Exciting or interesting. Example: There was a pulsating music at the end of the match.
23. Piercing: Very sharp and clear. Example: A piercing whistle.

Other Words Describing Sounds

• Staccato- a sound where each word or sound is clearly separate.
• Audible- a sound that is loud enough to hear.
• Muffled- a sound that is not easy to hear because it is blocked by something.
• Broken- a sound that has spaces in it.
• Plaintive-a sound that has a sad quality.
• Hushed- a sound that is quiet
• Inaudible- a sound that is difficult to hear.
• Monotonous- a sound that is always the same and never gets louder or quieter or higher or lower.
• Rhythmic- a sound that has a clear, regular pattern.
• Emit- to make a sound.

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General Words To Describe Sounds

1	Swoosh	The sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid.
2	Tap	Soft knocking sound.
3	Tattoo	A rhythmic tapping or drumming.
4	Tearing	Violent or extreme
5	Throb	Sound with a strong, regular rhythm.
6	Thud	Heavy sound, such as that made by an object failing to the ground.
7	Thundering	Extremely loud, deep sound.
8	Tick	A regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch.
9	Tick-tock	The sound of a large clock tickling.
10	Tinkle	A light, clear ringing sound.
11	Toot	A short, sharp sound made by a horn, trumpet.
12	Trill	A quavering or vibratory sound.
13	Twang	Strong ringing sound.
14	Wheeze	High-pitched whistling sound made while breathing.
15	Whine	A long, high-pitched sound, especially one which sounds sad or unpleasant.
16	Whir	Low, continuous, regular sound made by a rapidly rotating object.
17	Whisper	Soft or confidential tone of voice.
18	Yap	Sharp, shrill sound.
19	Yelp	A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm.
20	Zap	A sudden loud sound.
21	Bang	A sudden loud, sharp noise.
22	Bark	Abruptly or aggressively loud, sharp sound.
23	Beep	Short, high-pitched sound emitted by electronic equipment or a vehicle.
24	Bleat	Loud and strong sound produced by a goat.
25	Bong	Low-pitched, resonant sound of the kind made by a large bell.
26	Boom	A loud, deep, resonant sound.
27	Bray	The loud, harsh sound produced by a donkey.
30	Buzz	A low, continuous murmuring sound similar to that made by insects.
31	Cackle	Laugh in a loud, harsh way.
32	Cheep	A faint, shrill sound like that of a young bird.
33	Chime	A melodious ringing sound, as produced by striking a bell.
35	Chirp	Short, sharp, high-pitched sound.
36	clack	A sharp sound or series of sounds.
37	Clang	A loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds.
38	Clank	A loud, sharp sound or series of sounds, as made by piece of metal being struck together.
39	Clatter	A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.
40	Clink	A sharp ringing sound, such as that made by striking metal or grass.
41	Hum	A low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee.
42	Jingle	A light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together.
43	Jangle	A ringing metallic sound, typically a discordant one.
44	Knock	A sudden short sound caused by a blow, especially on a door to attract attention or gain entry.
45	Pounding	Rhythmical beating or throbbing.
46	Pop	A light explosive sound.
47	Peep	A feeble shrill sound as that of a newly hatched bird.
48	Put-put	The rapid intermittent sound of a small petrol engine.
49	Purr	A low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment.
50	Murmur	A low continuous background noise
51	Patter	A repeated light tapping sound.
52	Neigh	A characteristic high whinnying sound made a horse.
53	Peal	A loud ringing of a bell or bells.
54	Moan	A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical, mental or sexual pleasure.
55	Mew	A characteristic high-pitched crying noise.
56	Pulsing	Throb rhythmically.
57	Rippling	A slight rise and fall of sound.
58	Sputter	A series of soft explosive or splitting sounds.
59	Squish	A soft squelching sound.
60	Sizzle	A hissing sound when frying or cooking.
61	Gnashing	Is a sound due to clenching of the teeth other than in chewing and is associated with forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movement.
62	Dingdong	A continuous sound with the simple alternate chimes of a bell.
63	Groan	Inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure etc.
64	Growl	A low guttural sound in the throat.
65	Grumble	A low rumbling sound.
66	Grunt	A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person.
67	Hiss	A sharp sibilant sound of the letter s.
68	Hoot	Low, wavering musical sound which is the typical call of many kinds of owl.
69	Drip	The sound or action of liquid falling in drops.
70	Snort	Sound produce when air is forced violently into the nose with a rough harsh sound.
71	Scrunch	A loud crunching sound.
72	Blare	A loud, harsh sound.
73	Blast	A very loud noise or sound.
74	Bellow	A deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.
75	Blat	Bleating sound.
76	Slam	The sound or noise made by the forceful impact of two objects.
77	Rustle	A soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by movement of dry leaves or paper.
78	Moo	The characteristic deep resonant vocal sound of cattle.
79	Squawk	A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person.
80	Squeal	A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
81	fizz	Sound produced by bubbles of gas.
82	Yowl	A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.
83	Thrum	A continuous rhythmic humming sound.
84	Screech	A loud, harsh, piercing cry.
85	Drone	A continuous low humming sound.
86	Drumming	A continuous rhythmic noise.
87	Rat-a-rat	A rapid succession of knocking, tapping or cracking sound.
88	Chatter	A series of short, quick high-pitched sounds.
89	Belch	Noisy sound from the stomach emitted through the mouth.
90	Eek	Sound produced when one is suddenly scared or surprised.
91	Gurgle	A hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle.
92	Waft	Sound produced due to movement of an object in the air.
93	Whiff	Whistling sound.
94	Cuckoo	Sound produced by a cuckoo bird.
95	Warble	A soft sound with a succession of constantly changing notes.
96	Chortle	A noisy, gleeful laugh.
97	Retch	The sound and movement of vomiting.
98	Honk	Noise made by a goose or a car horn.
99	Splash	Sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
100	Cock-a-doodle-doo	Sound made by a cock when it crows.