noisemakers
Celebration sound devices
Noisemakers are devices designed to produce loud sounds, typically used at celebrations like New Year's Eve or sporting events.
The category includes horns, rattles, clappers, and party favors: The kids grabbed noisemakers when the ball dropped.
Figuratively, a noisemaker is anyone who makes a lot of noise or commotion.
Wailing alert device
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- hornPointed animal headgear
- klaxonElectric warning horn
- buzzerElectric signaling device
bell · whistle · foghorn · warning · signal · emergency · evacuation · alert
Bell's internal hammers
- streamersDecorative hanging ribbons
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- vuvuzelasLong plastic stadium noisemakers
kazoos · rattles · cowbells · whistles · poppers · blowouts · maracas · tambourines
Canine vocal outburst
- jackhammersPowered tools for breaking pavement
- motorcyclesMotorized two-wheeled vehicles
- subwoofersLow-frequency audio drivers
- loudspeakersAudio output devices
construction · fireworks · honking · snoring · alarms · stereos · engines · traffic
siren
Wailing alert device
buzzer · bell · whistle · foghorn · warning · signal · emergency · evacuation · alert · tocsin
clappers
Bell's internal hammers
vuvuzelas · kazoos · rattles · cowbells · whistles · poppers · blowouts · maracas · tambourines · cheers
barking
Canine vocal outburst
- jackhammersPowered tools for breaking pavement
- motorcyclesMotorized two-wheeled vehicles
- subwoofersLow-frequency audio drivers
loudspeakers · construction · fireworks · honking · snoring · alarms · stereos · engines · traffic · neighbors
engine
Machine producing motion
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
fan · turbine · pump · machinery · exhaust · jackhammer · drill · saw · blender · vacuum
cicadas
Droning winged insects
- cricketsJumping insects that chirp
- frogsLeaping, croaking amphibians
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
roosters · whales · dolphins · geese · crows · seagulls · katydids · coyotes · wolves · parrots
- celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
- holiday traditionsChristmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, New Year
- kids partiesbirthday cake, balloons, party hats, party favors, goodie bags
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- festive soundsapplause, cheering, cheers, clapping, fanfare
- party entertainmentDJ, live band, live music, karaoke, dance floor
noisemakerssilencers
Devices that reduce noise
mufflers · mutes · musical instruments · earplugs · soundproofing
noisemakerspeacekeepers
Forces maintaining cease-fires
wallflowers · librarians · meditators · monks · introverts
noisemakersmusical instruments
Sound-making devices for music
instruments · harmonicas · violins · pianos · tuned percussion