Sounds Made by Objects and Animals

Our world is a vibrant orchestra of sounds, each note adding depth to the melody of life. From the comforting hum of a refrigerator to the exuberant chirping of crickets on a warm night, every sound has a tale to tell. Objects, with their varied resonances, harmonize with the diverse calls of animals, creating an auditory landscape that is both familiar and mysterious.

This page seeks to catalog the distinctive sounds produced by the objects and the animals. Whether you’re driven by sheer curiosity or professional pursuits, our comprehensive list offers an exploration into the sonorous wonders of our environment.

Sounds By Objects

Object	Sound	Explanation
Coin	Clink	Sound of a coin striking a surface or another coin
Aeroplane	Roar	Sound of an aeroplane, especially during takeoff or when flying low
Anvil	Clang	Sound produced when metal strikes the anvil
Baby	Cry	Typical sound made by babies when they’re upset or hungry
Bell	Ring	Resonating sound made by a struck bell
Bow	Twang	Sound of a bowstring being released
Brake	Screech	Sound of tires skidding or brakes being applied suddenly
Bugle	Blow	Sound made when blowing into a bugle
Bullet	Whiz	Sound a bullet makes when passing by
Cane	Swish	Sound made when a cane is swung through the air
Chain	Clank	Sound of metal links in a chain moving or being disturbed
Clock	Tick	Sound of a clock’s second hand moving
Watch	Tick	Sound of a wristwatch’s second hand moving
Cloud	Thunder	Loud sound following a lightning flash
Cork	Pop	Sound made when a cork is released from a bottle, especially from champagne
Dish	Rattle	Sound of dishes knocking against each other
Door	Bang	Sound of a door being shut forcefully
Hinge	Creak	Sound of a door or gate moving on its hinges, especially when it’s old or not well-oiled
Drum	Beat	Sound made when striking the surface of a drum
Dry leaf	Crackle	Sound made when dry leaves are stepped on or crushed
Engine	Roar	Sound of a running engine, especially a vehicle’s
Fan	Whir	Continuous sound made by a rotating fan
Machine	Whir	Generic sound made by many types of machinery
Foot	Step	Sound made when a foot touches the ground
Fire	Crackle	Sound made by burning wood or other materials in a fire
Flag	Flutter	Sound made by a flag flapping in the wind
Glass	Shatter	Sound made when glass breaks
Guitar	Strum	Sound made when playing the strings of a guitar
Gun	Bang	Sound made when a gun is fired
Hand	Clap	Sound made when two hands are struck together
Heart	Beat	Rhythmic sound of a heart pumping blood
Hoof	Clop	Sound made by the hoof of an animal when it touches the ground
Horn	Beep	Sound made by a car or vehicle horn
Kettle	Whistle	High-pitched sound made by a kettle when the water boils
Leaf	Rustle	Soft sound made by leaves when they are stirred
Paper	Rustle	Soft sound made by paper when it’s moved or crumpled
Loudspeaker	Blare	Loud and harsh sound made through a loudspeaker, especially during announcements
Siren	Wail	Continuous high-pitched sound made by sirens, like those on ambulances or fire trucks
Metal	Clink	Sound made when two metal objects come into contact
Nut	Crack	Sound made when breaking open a nut
Plane	Roar	Sound made by a plane, especially during takeoff or when flying low
Plate	Clatter	Sound of a plate being set down roughly or plates knocking against each other
Rain	Patter	Sound of light rain or drizzle hitting a surface
Raindrop	Plop	Sound of a single raindrop hitting a surface
Rifle	Shot	Sound made when a rifle is fired
Sail	Flap	Sound of a sail flapping in the wind
Saw	Grind	Sound of sawing, especially wood
Sea	Rumble	Continuous deep sound made by the sea
Shoe	Step	Sound made when a shoe touches the ground
Silk	Rustle	Soft sound made by silk when it’s moved or touched
Steam	Hiss	Sound made by steam escaping from a kettle or pipe
Stream	Babble	Sound of water flowing in a stream or brook
Tooth	Chatter	Sound made when teeth knock against each other, especially from cold or fear
Telephone	Ring	Sound of a telephone indicating an incoming call
Thunder	Boom	Loud sound that follows lightning during a thunderstorm
Toilet	Flush	Sound made when water is flushed in a toilet
Train	Chug	Sound of a steam train’s engine
Trumpet	Blare	Sound made when blowing into a trumpet
Water	Splash	Sound made when an object hits the water surface
Wave	Crash	Sound made by waves hitting the shore
Whip	Crack	Sharp sound made when a whip is snapped
Wind	Howl	Sound of strong wind passing through trees or structures
Wing	Flap	Sound made by the wings of birds or insects when they fly
Wood	Creak	Sound made when wood is stressed, like in old floorboards or doors
Keyboard	Click	Sound made when pressing a key on a keyboard
Mouse	Click	Sound made when pressing a mouse button
Typewriter	Clack	Sound made when pressing a key on a typewriter
Camera	Click	Sound made when taking a photo with a camera
Light switch	Click	Sound made when toggling a light switch
Car door	Slam	Sound made when closing a car door forcefully
Book	Flip	Sound made when turning the pages of a book
Can	Crunch	Sound made when crushing an empty can
Doorbell	Chime	Sound of a doorbell ringing
Faucet	Drip	Sound of a leaky faucet
Hammer	Thud	Sound made when a hammer strikes a softer surface
Pen	Scratch	Sound of a pen writing on paper
Radiator	Clank	Noisy sound made by an old radiator as it heats up
Zipper	Zip	Sound made when using a zipper

Sounds By Animals

Animal	Main Sound	Other Sounds
Dog	Bark	Whine, Growl, Howl, Yip
Cat	Meow	Purr, Hiss, Growl, Chirrup
Cow	Moo	Bellow, Low
Horse	Neigh	Whinny, Snort, Nicker
Sheep	Baa	Bleat
Pig	Oink	Grunt, Squeal
Duck	Quack	Coo
Chicken	Cluck	Bawk, Purr
Rooster	Crow	Cackle
Turkey	Gobble	Purr, Yelp, Cackle
Frog	Croak	Ribbit, Chirp
Owl	Hoot	Screech, Whistle
Bee	Buzz
Lion	Roar	Growl, Grunt
Tiger	Roar	Growl, Chuff, Moan
Elephant	Trumpet	Rumble, Roar
Bear	Growl	Roar, Moan, Huff
Wolf	Howl	Growl, Bark, Whine
Monkey	Chatter	Scream, Hoot, Grunt
Donkey	Bray	Snort
Goat	Bleat	Maa, Grunt, Baa
Mouse	Squeak	Chirp
Snake	Hiss	Rattle
Crow	Caw	Croak
Peacock	Shriek	Scream, Call
Eagle	Screech	Chirp, Call
Parrot	Talk/Mimic	Squawk, Chirp
Cuckoo	Cuckoo	Call
Whale	Sing	Click, Whistle
Dolphin	Click	Whistle, Squeak
Chimpanzee	Hoot	Grunt, Scream, Chatter
Gorilla	Grunt	Roar, Hoot, Bark
Cricket	Chirp	Trill
Cicada	Buzz	Click
Kangaroo	Grunt	Thump (when hopping)
Koala	Bellow	Snore, Scream
Seal	Bark	Clap, Growl
Penguin	Chirp	Honk, Trumpet
Cheetah	Chirp	Purr, Hiss
Giraffe	Low hum	Bleat, Snort
Hippopotamus	Grunt	Bellow, Roar, Huff
Rhino	Grunt	Snort, Growl
Zebra	Whinny	Barking, Snorting
Chameleon	Hiss
Goose	Honk	Hiss, Cackle
Fox	Yip	Bark, Growl, Scream
Hyena	Laugh	Giggle, Whoop, Groan
Llama	Hum	Moan, Growl, Alarm call
Pigeon	Coo	Clatter (wings)
Raccoon	Chitter	Growl, Hiss, Whistle

From the gentle chirping of crickets to the commanding roar of lions, the soundscape is as diverse as the species and objects that inhabit our world. While we’ve endeavored to present a comprehensive and accurate account of the sounds made by various animals and objects, there’s always room for nuance and variance in the true symphony of nature. We recognize the potential for inaccuracies in our compilation. Should you identify any discrepancies or wish to offer insights, we encourage you to reach out via our contact form. Your feedback will be invaluable in refining and enriching our database for the benefit of all users.