Sounds: English Vocabulary List

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

"Dissonant chords sounded strange."

"The dissonant chords in the music created a sense of tension and unease that made the audience feel uncomfortable and anxious."

(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance

"A jarring noise startled."

"The jarring transition between the two scenes in the movie confused the audience and made it hard to follow the plot."

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

"The cork will pop."

"The balloon suddenly popped and scared the little baby who then started to cry loudly."

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

"The car screeched to a halt."

"The driver had to screech his brakes suddenly to avoid hitting a dog that ran into the middle of the road."