From the next room came the brief sound of a buzzer.

There was a brief sound of digging, and mud showered over him.

There was a brief hashing sound from the speaker; then it went away again.

There was a brief sound of trumpets, almost like a call to order.

There was a brief clicking sound as several coins changed hands.

He could not prevent a brief sound from escaping.

Then they made a signal to the Immaculate and uttered a few brief sounds.

There was a brief electronic sound, and the huge man slumped to the ground.

From the front of the house came the brief sound of a whistle.

There was a brief sound of a scuffle, then silence.