Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Sounds

sweet, soothing, and pleasant to the ear

having a pleasing, musical sound

having a combination of tones that blend well together

extremely loud and resonant like the sound of thunder

producing repeated or reflected sounds

resounding with a deep, loud, and powerful quality, often like the sound of a boom

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

having a harsh, unpleasant, and jarring sound

(of sound) having a deep, clear, and echoing effect

having a low, deep, and continuous sound especially heard from a long distance

having a soft, light, and whispery sound

producing a continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of bees

making a high-pitched noise when being moved, often due to friction

producing a low, discontented, or continuous sound

(of a sound) too loud in a way that nothing else can be heard

making a soft, low, and indistinct sound

(of a sound) having a muted or indistinct quality

the continuous, soft, and unclear noises, like the sound of a baby

the act or sound of producing a prolonged and fricative noise

the sharp sound of popping and snapping, often associated with the breaking or burning of materials

a strong, deep, and long-lasting noise that sounds like the sound of an animal

a low and continuous sound