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foley sound

foley sound

7.2
Recorded noise made to match actions seen on screen
  • noun
  • /ˈfoʊli saʊnd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sonido foley
  • During the editing process, the team carefully crafted the foley sound to enhance the audience's experience.

Examples

  • In movie production, foley sound is used to create realistic sound effects that match the actions on screen.

  • One thing for me that's missing is foley sound in the later parts of this video.

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  • Also, being a foley sound artist would be my dream job.

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  • The foley sound for the footsteps added a layer of realism to the horror film.

Synonyms

sound effect
vsfoley sound
27 3.1

A recorded sound added to films or plays to copy real noises

is specifically the recorded noise made to match on-screen actions
Foley
vsfoley sound
  • Specialized
7.6

Making everyday sound effects for films, TV, or radio

is the finished recorded noise made to match on-screen actions

How Realistic

foley sound
  • Specialized
7.2
sound effect
27 3.1

Surface Forms

foley sound singular
foley sounds plural

Morphology

Foley + sound

This is a straightforward noun–noun composition: 'Foley' names the practice or technique of creating effects and 'sound' is an auditory effect, so 'foley sound' simply means a sound produced using Foley techniques. While 'Foley' is a specialized term, if a learner knows that constituent meaning the compound’s overall sense is directly derivable and therefore immediately understandable.

Etymology

The term foley sound is named after sound artist Jack Foley, who in old movies re-created noises live while watching the picture so the sound matched the action. He made everyday sounds like footsteps, doors and cloth to make the film feel real, and that's why today 'foley sound' means a sound specially made and recorded to 'match what you see on screen'.