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Ontology
Source-ambiguous sounds
Onomatopoeia
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Brief tone
Short-duration sounds composed of strong harmonics with a distinct pitch.
Beep, bleep
A short, single tone, generally made by a computer or other machine and typically high-pitched.
1,600 annotations in dataset
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Ping
A sharp high-pitched resonant sound with a clear decay.
799 annotations in dataset
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Ding
A high-pitched ringing sound, as of a small metal object being struck.
775 annotations in dataset
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Clang
A loud, resonant, discordant noise, as of a large and partly hollow metal structure begin struck.
304 annotations in dataset
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Twang
A sharp, vibrating sound, as of a branch whipping back into shape, or a bow after releasing an arrow. Musical plucked strings are not included.
Chirp, tweet
A brief sound as made by a small bird.
4,633 annotations in dataset
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Buzz
The sound of rapid vibration, commonly the wings of a flying insect.
450 annotations in dataset
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Squeak
A short, high-pitched noise without a sharp attack.
192 annotations in dataset
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Squeal
A short, high-pitched tone without a sharp attack and with a perceptible variation in pitch.
183 annotations in dataset
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Screech
A high-pitched noise with a rough quality resembling the cry of a human or other animal.