Abby had thought the sound of a gun being fired was one of the scariest sounds in the world.
But he recognized the scary sound of caterers setting up downstairs.
Yes, spose it does have a sort of a scary sound.
Lovecraft said this as an Arabian phrase for a scary sound, like a scream.
While that had a scary sound to it, he was not, at the moment, too upset by it.
It was a scary sound, Jessie suddenly realized - a very scary sound.
The accompanying scary sounds and the effective limited use of color add tension and suspense to this well-know story.
There was also a small white plastic disk that activated when the box was opened, which would "moan" and make other scary sounds.
Today the interval continues to suggest an "oppressive", "scary", or "evil" sound.
A whispery little sound, but not scary.