Generic sound

Sound that clearly represents a specific, easily recognisable type of sound event, but without salient particularities

Characteristics:

  • Usually used semi synced with a long shot
  • These types of sound are usually added to the mix from sound libraries as they can be easily arranged or looped

Related inductor effect: Territory sounds; Context variables
Opposite effect: U.S.O.

(Altman, 1992)

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