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4 Steps to Create a Free Sound Quiz (Templates Available)

4 Steps to Create a Free Sound Quiz (Templates Available)

Quizzes and Games

Ellie Tran 02 Mar 2024 6 min read

Are you looking for mystery sounds quiz effect? Or simply want to be creative with your trivia? A sound quiz might be one of the most exciting types of quiz you host, but it’s not always easy to know where to start, let alone how to set up, host and play.

So, let’s guess the sound quiz for adults!

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We’ve got the answer. Here we’ll take you through 4 simple steps to create your free sound quiz!

Create your Free Sound Quiz!

A sound quiz is a great idea to liven up lessons, or it can be an icebreaker at the beginning of meetings and, of course, parties!

GIF of people playing a sound quiz on AhaSlides

Create a Sound Quiz

Step #1: Create an Account and Make your First Presentation

If you haven’t had an AhaSlides account, sign up here.

In the dashboard, click New, then choose New Presentation.

Screenshot of AhaSlides dashboard.

Name your presentation, click Create, and then you’re done!

Step #2: Create a Quiz Slide

AhaSlides now provides six types of quizzes and games, 5 of which can be used to make sound quizzes (Spinner Wheel excluded).

6 quiz and game slide types on AhaSlides

Here’s what a quiz slide (Pick answer type) looks like.

Screenshot of a quiz slide on AhaSlides

Some optional features to spice up your sound quiz:

  • Allow picking more than one option: Choose this if the question has 2, 3 or more correct answers.
  • Time limit: Choose the maximum time in which players can answer.
  • Points: Choose the topics range for the question.
  • Faster answers get more points: Players are given different points in the range depending on how quickly they answer.
  • Leaderboard: If you choose to enable it, a slide will be displayed afterwards to show the points.

If you are unfamiliar with creating a quiz on AhaSlides, check out this video!

Step #3: Add Audio

You can set the audio track for the quiz slide in the Audio tab.

Audio settings for quiz slide on AhaSlides

Select the Add audio track button and upload the audio file you want. Note that the audio file has to be in .mp3 format and is no bigger than 15 MB.

If the file is in any other format, you can use an online converter to convert your file quickly.

There are also several playback options for the audio track:

  • Show media controls allows you play, pause, and skip the track.
  • Autoplay automatically plays the audio track.
  • On repeat is suitable for background track.
  • Playable on the audience’s phones allows the audience to control the audio track on their phones.

Step #4: Host your Sound Quiz!

This is where the fun begins! After finishing the presentation, you may share it with your students, colleagues… for them to join and play the sound quiz game.

Click Present from the toolbar to start presenting your sound quiz game. AhaSlides will present the current slide that you are in.

You may adjust by clicking the button next to Present. There are Present now, Present from the beginning, and Full screen options.

Screenshot of AhaSlides presenting options

There are 2 common ways for the participants to join, both can be shown on the presentation slide:

  • Access the link
  • Scan the QR code
How to share AhaSlides presentation

Other Quiz Settings

There are some quiz-setting options for you to decide on. These settings are simple yet useful for your quiz game. Here are some steps to set up:

Choose Settings from the toolbar and select General quiz settings.

Screenshot of General quiz settings on AhaSlides

There are 4 settings:

  • Enable live chat: Participants can send public live chat messages on some screens.
  • Enable 5-second countdown before participants can answer: Give participants some time to read the question.
  • Enable default background music: Default background music is automatically played on the lobby screen and all leaderboard slides.
  • Play as team: Participants are ranked in teams instead of in individual.

Free & Ready-to-Use Templates

Click a thumbnail to head to the template library, then grab any premade sound quiz for free! Or, check out our guide on creating pick image quiz & free online multiple choice quiz maker

Guess the Sound Quiz: Can You Guess All These 20 Questions?

Can you identify the rustling of leaves, the sizzle of a frying pan, or the chirping of bird calls? Welcome to the thrilling world of tough trivia games! Prepare your ears and get ready for a sensational auditory experience.

We will present you with a series of mysterious sound quizzes, ranging from everyday sounds to more indistinguishable ones. Your task is to listen carefully, trust your instincts, and guess the source of each sound.

Are you ready to unlock the sound quizzes? Let the quest begin, and see if you can answer all these 20 “ear-blowing” questions.

Question 1: What animal makes this sound?

Answer: Wolf

Question 2: Is a cat making this sound?

Answer: Tiger

Question 3: Which musical instrument produces the sound you’re about to hear?

Answer: Piano

Question 4: How well do know about bird vocalization? Identify the sound of this bird.

Answer: Nightingale

Question 5: What is the sound you hear in this clip?

Answer: Thunderstorm

Question 6: What is the sound of this vehicle?

Answer: Motorcycle

Question 7: Which natural phenomenon produces this sound?

Answer: Ocean waves

Question 8: Listen to this sound. What type of weather is it associated with?

Answer: Windstorm or strong wind

Question 9: Identify the sound of this musical genre.

Answer: Jazz

Question 10: What is the sound you hear in this clip?

Answer: Doorbell

Question 11: You are hearing an animal sound. Which animal generates this sound?

Answer: Dolphin

Question 12: There is a bird hooting, can you guess which the bird species is?

Answer: Owl

Question 13: Can you guess which animal is making this sound?

Answer: Elephant

Question 14: Which musical instrument music is played in this audio?

Answer: Guitar

Question 15: Listen to this sound. It is a bit tricky; what is the sound?

Answer: Keyboard typing

Question 16: Which natural phenomenon generates this sound?

Answer: The sound of stream water flowing

Question 17: What is the sound you hear in this clip?

Answer: Paper flutter

Question 18: Someone is eating something? What is it?

Answer: Eating carrot

Question 19: Listen carefully. What is the sound you are hearing?

Answer: Flapping

Question 20: Nature is calling you. What is the sound?

Answer: Heavy Rain

Feel free to use these audio trivia questions and answers for your sound quiz!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an app to guess a sound?

“Guess the Sound” by MadRabbit: This app offers a wide range of sounds for you to guess, ranging from animal noises to everyday objects. It provides a fun and interactive experience with multiple levels and difficulty settings.

What is a good question of sound?

A good question about sound should provide enough clues or context to guide the listener’s thinking while still presenting a level of challenge. It should engage the listener’s auditory memory and their understanding of sound sources in the world around them.

What is a sound questionnaire?

A sound questionnaire is a survey or set of questions designed to gather information or opinions related to sound perception, preferences, experiences, or related topics. It aims to collect data from individuals or groups regarding their auditory experiences, attitudes, or behaviours.

What is a misophonia quiz?

A misophonia quiz is a quiz or questionnaire that aims to assess an individual’s sensitivity or reactions to specific sounds that trigger misophonia. Misophonia is a condition characterized by strong emotional and physiological responses to certain sounds, often referred to as “trigger sounds.”

What sounds do we hear best?

The sounds that humans hear best are typically within the frequency range of 2,000 to 5,000 Hertz (Hz). This range corresponds to the frequencies at which the human ear is most sensitive, which allows us to experience the richness and diversity of the soundscape around us.

What animal can make over 200 different sounds?

The Northern Mockingbird is capable of mimicking not only the songs of other bird species but also sounds such as sirens, car alarms, barking dogs, and even human-made sounds like musical instruments or cellphone ringtones. It is estimated that a mockingbird can imitate 200 different songs, showcasing its impressive repertoire of vocal abilities.