Violin Sting Sound Effects
10 free violin sting sound effects for horror scares and suspense, or for sad moments · last 0.65–4.2 s · WAV & MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 variations of violin sting, from 0.7 s to 4.2 s. The variations are named by feel: High Screech, Shivering Tremolo, Harmonic, Comical Slide, Discordant and more.
Quick picks: Pizzicato Violin Sting 09 (0.65 s, the shortest) · Shivering Tremolo Violin Sting 02 (4.2 s, the longest)
All 10
- 1.9 s
A scary, high violin screech of scraping strings, for horror jump scares.
- 4.2 s
A tense, shivering violin tremolo, for suspense and creeping danger.
- 2.2 s
A thin violin harmonic rings gently and fades, for mysterious appearances and quiet revelations.
- 1.2 s
A violin slides upward into a wobbly note, for silly surprises and awkward reactions.
- 2.2 s
A harsh violin chord strikes abruptly and fades, for shocking reveals and dramatic interruptions.
- 1.4 s
Two forceful violin notes strike in quick succession, for dramatic accusations and sudden realizations.
- 1.2 s
A low violin note slides downward and fades, for ominous reveals and sudden setbacks.
- 1.4 s
A muted violin plays a soft dark note, for subtle unease and secret discoveries.
- 0.65 s
A sharply plucked violin string decays quickly, for comic discoveries and sneaky movements.
- 2.4 s
A bowed violin note swells into a sharp rising pitch, for cliffhangers and startling discoveries.
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Common uses: horror scares and suspense, sad moments.
Which violin sting variation to use
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about violin sting
How long are the violin sting sounds?
0.7–4.2 s: the shortest is Pizzicato Violin Sting 09 (0.7 s) and the longest Shivering Tremolo Violin Sting 02 (4.2 s).
Can I use violin sting sounds in a commercial project?
Yes. Every violin sting variation is CC0 1.0 public domain: commercial games, apps and videos included, with no attribution, no signup and no fee.
How were these violin sting sounds made?
They were AI-generated from text descriptions of violin sting, then measured file by file for format, length and loudness.
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