Meaning of the word "sound effect" in English

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sound effect

US /ˈsaʊnd ɪˌfekt/
UK /ˈsaʊnd ɪˌfekt/
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Noun

1.

a sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a play, movie, or other broadcast production.

Example:
The movie used realistic sound effects to enhance the action scenes.
The sudden thunder sound effect made everyone jump.
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