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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 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
