| 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, like a knock on a door |
| ping |
Similar to knock, but at a higher pitch |
| rattle |
A sound suggesting loosness, 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 |
| whir |
High-pitched, buzzing sound, like an electric drill or motor |
| whistle |
Sharp, shrill sound, like a tin whistle |
