Ethno sound effects

Free CC0 ethno sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 9 sounds.

Most downloaded ethno sounds

A lengthy synth sequence loop with a ringtone-like quality, suitable for electronic or ambient use.·ambiance, ambient
0:30
Ethnic Japanese taiko drum body percussion beat·bass, beat
1:36
Fast tribal world music with drums, flute, and marimba·ambient, atmosphere
0:36
A modern blend of folk and electronic sounds, great for immersive storytelling.·acoustic, ambient
1:19
A looping synthesizer phrase with Asian instrument sounds, suitable for electronic or pop music.·fl, asian
0:11
A meditative ambient soundscape blending folk and ethno elements with a cinematic, relaxing mood.·amb, ambience
1:21
Cinematic taiko drums with body percussion at 120 BPM·120bpm, action
0:38
A looping ambient synth sequence with a space-inspired atmosphere.·ambient, atmosphere
0:15
A tribal percussion loop with ethnic influences, suitable for world music or cinematic soundtracks.·african, indian
0:16

Lots of Sounds API

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

Questions

What are ethno sounds used for?
Ethno 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.
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