* Nouns: Words that name a sound, like "thunder, whisper, sizzle, boom, chirp".
* Verbs: Words that describe the act of making a sound, like "roar, hiss, crackle, buzz, twitter".
* Adjectives: Words that describe the quality of a sound, like "loud, soft, sharp, raspy, melodic".
* Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate the sound they describe, like "buzz, bang, meow, whoosh, tick-tock".
Ultimately, the specific part of speech used will depend on the context and what aspect of sound you're trying to express.