Background Sound sound effects
Free CC0 background-sound sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 200 sounds.
Most downloaded background-sound sounds
Top 30Soft gentle wind ambience blowing·air, ambiance
Nighttime city traffic at a crossroad in Pune, India·ambiance, ambience
Creepy ghostly whispers for horror or psychological scenes·background-sound, bogey
down pitched microwave sound with reverb fx chain for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·drone, ambiance
Birdsong and natural forest sounds recorded in a Scottish woodland during spring and summer.·ambiance, ambience
A layered recording of storm sounds including rain, thunder, wind, and ambient noise.·ambience, boom
A versatile background track suitable for enhancing YouTube videos and other media.·proananas, background
Soft chimes creating an atmospheric sound, perfect for serene outdoor scenes.·atmospheric, background-sound
Typical sounds inside an airplane, perfect for travel-themed projects.·air, airplane
Original Description: deep soft bassy hit made in FL12 for rhythmic hits or stingers.·ambiance, ambiant
A vinyl record crackle sound created using scratching techniques.·ambiance, ambience
Gentle sounds of wind and nature in a wheat field, ideal for pastoral scenes.·amber-waves-of-grain, ambiance
Original Description: deep soft bassy hit made in FL12 for industrial hits or mechanical motion.·ambiance, ambiant
A lively mix of urban chatter and background noise, ideal for creating a bustling city atmosphere.·ambiance, ambience
The hum of a generator and distant traffic creates a gritty urban soundscape, perfect for alleyway settings.·alleyway, ambiance
A deep ambient pad with beach waves, creating a soothing oceanic atmosphere.·ambiance, ambience
A vinyl record crackle sound created using scratching techniques.·ambiance, ambience
A suspenseful piano melody designed for dark or thrilling scenes.·gothic, anxious
A seamless loop of city sounds, perfect for background ambiance in urban settings.·ambiance, ambience
Gentle, soothing bell sound loop, ideal for ambient or soundscape projects.·ambiance, ambience
Rich, dreamy pad suitable for background music, risers, or atmospheric effects in film or video games.·ambient, atmos
A stereo loop of a small brook or river with gentle flowing water, approximately 34 seconds long.·ambiance, ambience
Sounds of a distant rave, capturing the nightlife vibe from afar.·ambience, distant
A processed synth ambient background with a haunting, eerie quality, suitable for horror settings.·ambiance, ambience
Rural Australian property at night, with many chirping crickets and other insects for atmosphere beds or slow transitions.·ambiance, ambience
A serene synth choir that captures the essence of the sea, ideal for relaxation.·sea, ambience
A stereo loop of nighttime outdoor sounds including crickets and birds, approximately 19 seconds long.·ambiance, background-sound
A suspenseful atmosphere filled with dark tones, perfect for horror themes.·ambience, ambient
Klopfen Atmo Atmos for scene transitions or room entries.·atmo, atmos
A field recording capturing the sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling in a remote forest environment.·ambiance, ambience
Lots of Sounds API
Get background-sound sounds from code
Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.
curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=background-sound" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are background sound sounds used for?
- Background Sound sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
- Can I use these sounds commercially?
- Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
- How do I download a sound?
- Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.