Horror Violin Screech — free sound effect
2.1s · WAV & MP3 · stinger · 51 downloads · quality 10.0/10 · royalty-free, CC BY 4.0
Credit it like this (the one condition of the free licence):
“Horror Violin Screech” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/sfx/horror-violin-screech-ead9912c) — CC BY 4.0
About this sound
An AI-generated sound effect: “horror sting, sharp scary violin screech”. Quality-checked before listing, free for commercial and personal projects — videos, games, podcasts, apps and client work. No royalties — just credit BudgetPixel AI.
Direct file: MP3 · 44.1 kHz — both WAV and MP3 are on the download button.
Editor's note (10.0/10): This is a perfect match for the requested horror violin stinger, a clean single event with no unwanted audio artifacts.
Also searched as: jump scare sting · horror screech sound · violin scare noise
Sound effect licensing — common questions
- Is "Horror Violin Screech" free to use commercially?
- Yes. "Horror Violin Screech" is free for commercial and personal use under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) — monetised YouTube videos, podcasts, games, apps, ads, streams, films and client work are all covered, with no fees, royalties or subscription. The one condition is the credit: “Horror Violin Screech” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/sfx/horror-violin-screech-ead9912c) — CC BY 4.0
- Do I have to credit BudgetPixel to use "Horror Violin Screech"?
- Yes — crediting BudgetPixel AI is the one condition of the licence, and downloading still needs no account. Put the credit line from this page wherever your project lists sources: a video description, end credits, show notes, or a game's credits screen.
- What format and length is "Horror Violin Screech"?
- "Horror Violin Screech" runs 2.1 seconds and downloads as MP3 at 44.1 kHz, with WAV on the same download button. Both formats carry the identical licence, so pick whichever your editor prefers — WAV for layering and pitch work, MP3 when file size matters.
- Can I use "Horror Violin Screech" in a monetised YouTube video?
- Yes. Monetised video is explicitly permitted. BudgetPixel never registers library audio with Content ID, and because this sound effect is licensed to everyone non-exclusively under CC BY 4.0, no one can hold the exclusive rights Content ID requires. If a claim ever appears, dispute it and cite this page and its licence.
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