[ Ambience ] are audio elements used to create specific atmospheres or settings, enhancing immersion and making listeners feel as if they are truly present in a particular environment. The application of environmental sound effects is extensive. In adventure games, for instance, when players enter a forest scene, background audio seamlessly weaves together birdsong, rustling leaves, and distant animal calls. In the morning forest, cheerful bird calls overlap while leaves sway gently in the breeze, crafting a serene and peaceful ambiance that soothes players’ tension. As night falls, the once pleasant birdsong gives way to ominous owl hoots, the rustling grows more urgent, and occasional unknown beast growls shatter the tranquility, enveloping the surroundings in an aura of mystery and danger that heightens players’ curiosity and adds layers of tension to the gaming experience.

Beyond gaming, environmental sound effects play an indispensable role across various artistic forms such as animation, film, and radio dramas. In different audio productions, these effects incorporate overlapping vendor calls, the rumble of pushcart wheels, and the hustle and bustle of crowds to vividly evoke the vibrant energy of a bustling marketplace. In eerie crime scenes, dripping water, faint winds, and occasional echoes are employed to build an unsettling and unpredictable atmosphere that drives the narrative forward. Through sound alone, audiences can form clear and profound perceptions of the story’s setting.