eerie sound

collocation in English

meaningsofeerieandsound

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eerie
adjective
uk
/ˈɪə.ri/us
/ˈɪr.i/
strange in a frightening and ...
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sound
noun
uk
/saʊnd/us
/saʊnd/
something that you can hear or that can ...
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(Definition ofeerieandsoundfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofeerie sound

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Otherwise, the scene is characterised by theeeriesoundof the planes, the drone of their engines and crackle of machine gunfire.
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The characters' valediction is accompanied by the orchestral restatement of the cabaletta's first theme, to which is added theeeriesoundof a harp.
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During the examination, a veryeeriesoundwailed through the air.
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Aneeriesoundeffect was used while the swirls were in motion, as well as during the window reveals following a bonus round win.
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This technique will give a very shrill,eeriesound, particularly useful in film music.
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It then shuts off, along with aneeriesound.
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Nobody answers his calls, but there is a half-eaten dinner in the kitchen and theeeriesoundof laughter from somewhere nearby.
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One day on this expedition, the group heard aneeriesoundunlike anything they had ever heard before.
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This has led to its association with a veryeeriesound.
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Donizetti intended the aria to be accompanied by theeeriesoundof the glass harmonica, though this instrument is often replaced in performance by a flute.
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He watches with keen anticipation as the eerie sounds of pulsating drumbeats and rhythmic chanting fill the night air with excitement and confusion.
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