Description of Noises
- Boom
- Low resonant sound, like a drum roll or distant thunder.
- Buzz
- Low-pitched sound, something like a bee: usually associated with vibrations.
- Chatter
- Rapidly repeating metallic sound, like teeth chattering.
- Chirp
- High-pitched, melodious sound that repeats rapidly, like a bird.
- Chuckle
- Rapid noise, like a stick against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel.
- Clang
- Heavy sound of metal-to-metal like a gong.
- Click
- Light sound, like a ballpoint pen being clicked.
- Grind
- Abrasive sound, like a grinding wheel or sandpaper rubbing against wood.
- Groan
- Continuous low-pitched sound, like a person groaning.
- Growl
- Low, guttural sound, like an angry dog.
- Hiss
- Continuous sound, like air escaping from a balloon.
- Hum
- Continuous sound at varying pitches, like a wire humming in the wind.
- Knock
- Heavy, loud, repeating sound, lie a knock on a door.
- Ping
- Similar to knock, but at a higher pitch.
- Rattle
- A sound suggesting looseness, such as marbles rolling around in a can.
- Roar
- Deep, prolonged sound, like a lion's roar.
- Rumble
- Low, heavy, continuous sound, like thunder or wagons.
- Squeak
- High-pitched sound, like rubbing a clean window.
- Squeal
- Continuous, high-pitched sound, like a tire on pavement.
- Tap
- Light, hammering sound, like tapping a pencil on a table.
- Whine
- High-pitched, buzzing sound, like an electric drill on motor.
- Whistle
- Sharp, shrill sound, like a tin whistle.