I'm not sure how useful the "Sonic Dictionary" is but I am intrigued by the idea of a database of sounds. The dictionary is being compiled at Duke University and not only includes how different musical instruments sound but also everyday sounds like shucking corn,an air conditioner,ambulance siren,avalanche,zipper,baling hay,bar code scanner,chirping bird,chopping wood,the list goes on and on. I do enjoy the online dictionaries that feature audio pronunciations as they eliminate the guesswork of difficult words,so who knows? maybe there is a practical application for this dictionary too.
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