Dissonant sound effects

Free CC0 dissonant sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 3 sounds.

Most downloaded dissonant sounds

A haunting electronic piece that creates a sense of dread, perfect for horror films.·brass, creepy
1:35
Dissonant metallic drone from bowing a stairwell railing·bow, dissonant
0:41
Smooth, dissonant pad with flowing filter bank for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambient, artificial
0:35

Lots of Sounds API

Get dissonant 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=dissonant" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are dissonant sounds used for?
Dissonant 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.

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