NOISE VOCABULARY

Raspy: rough, hoarse sound from irritation or strain

Examples: Shouting made his voice raspy; he drank water. The singer’s raspy voice added grit to the song.

Sluggish: a sound that is slow and lacks energy, often giving a sense of laziness or lack of activity

Examples: As the batteries ran low, the toy’s music became sluggish, playing at a much slower pace than usual.

Sporadic: irregular, scattered sound occurrences

Examples: Rain was sporadic, with short heavy showers and sunshine.

Banging: a loud and sharp noise that happens when something hits or strikes against another object with force

Examples: The door slammed shut with a banging noise, as the wind rattled the window.

Constant: a sound that continues without stopping or changing

Examples: In the early morning, the constant noise of crows filled the air as they gathered around their nests.

Excessive: a noise that is more than what is considered normal or reasonable

Examples: The construction site down the street generated excessive noise, making it difficult to relax.

Incessant: a noise that doesn’t stop and continues without pause, often in a repetitive manner

Examples: The baby’s incessant screaming filled the room with noise.

Mellow: smooth, soothing sound associated with relaxation

Examples: Her mellow voice suited bedtime stories.

Clamor: A loud, persistent noise, often caused by a group of people or animals.

Examples: The clamor of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

Rattle: A series of short, sharp sounds, often caused by something shaking or moving.

Examples: The old window began to rattle in the wind.

Creak: A high, sharp sound made by something slowly moving or bending, such as wood or metal.

Examples: The floorboards creaked under my feet as I tiptoed through the house.

Thud: A dull sound, typically caused by a heavy object hitting the ground or another surface.

Examples: There was a loud thud when the book fell from the shelf.