Cuckoo Clock Sound Effects
10 free cuckoo clock sound effects for time passing, or for old houses and antique shops · 2–7.1 s each · MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 cuckoo clock sound effects include a single call, an hourly strike, steady ticking, the little door opening, wooden bellows, a winding chain and a music box. Use them for time cues, old houses and antique shops.
Quick picks: Single Call Cuckoo Clock 07 (2 s, recommended, the shortest) · Ticking Cuckoo Clock 08 (7.1 s, the longest, recommended) · Hourly Strike Cuckoo Clock 05 (6.7 s, recommended)
All 10
- 2 s
A cuckoo clock sounds a single cuckoo call, for time cues and quiet comedy.
- 2 s
An old cuckoo clock sounds a wheezy, slightly broken call, for broken clocks and haunted houses.
- 2.2 s
Wooden bellows wheeze softly into a short cuckoo call, for clockwork details and antique shops.
- 2.2 s
A cartoon cuckoo clock pops open with a springy boing and a cuckoo call, for animated gags and kids shows.
- 2.3 s
A little wooden door clicks open and the bird calls, for clock close-ups and surprise moments.
- 2.4 s
A cuckoo clock weight chain ratchets as it is pulled, for winding actions and repair scenes.
- 4.5 s
A cuckoo clock sounds soft muffled calls through a wall, for quiet houses and late night scenes.
- 5.9 s
A cuckoo clock plays a short tinkling music box tune after its call, for storybook rooms and toy shops.
- 6.7 s
A cuckoo clock strikes the hour with repeating cuckoo calls, for time passing and old houses.
- 7.1 s
A wooden cuckoo clock ticks steadily with its pendulum, for quiet rooms and waiting scenes.
Related sound effects
Common uses: time passing, old houses and antique shops.
Which cuckoo clock variation to use
Pick the single call for one short cue and the hourly strike to mark time passing. Use the ticking clock as a quiet background, and the other-room call when the clock is heard through a wall.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about cuckoo clock
Is there a cuckoo clock striking the hour?
Yes. Hourly Strike Cuckoo Clock repeats its cuckoo call to mark the hour.
Is there a ticking cuckoo clock?
Yes. Ticking Cuckoo Clock is a wooden clock with a swinging pendulum.
Is there a broken or funny cuckoo clock?
Yes. Worn Out Cuckoo Clock has a wheezy, broken call, and Cartoon Pop Cuckoo Clock pops open with a spring.
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