Tempo-setting sounds Crossword Clue Answer

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Question: Tempo-setting sounds

Solution: SNAPS

SNAPS Definition 1:
To break quickly with a short, sharp sound no obj + obj .
Examples:
The branch snapped and fell to the ground.
The cable suddenly snapped.
The earpiece of his glasses snapped off.
She snapped the twig in two.
The boy snapped the wing off his toy airplane.
SNAPS Definition 2:
To move into a specified position with a short, sharp sound no obj + obj .
Examples:
The trap snapped shut.
The bent tree snapped back into an upright position.
The pieces snap [=click] easily into place.
I snapped the lid shut.
She snapped the pieces together.
SNAPS Definition 3:
To close (something) with a fastener and especially with a snap .
Examples:
She snapped her handbag shut.
He snapped (up) his jacket.
SNAPS Definition 4:
To turn (something) on or off with a switch .
Examples:
snap on/off the lights
SNAPS Definition 5:
To make a short, sharp sound or to cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound no obj + obj .
Examples:
A fire snapped [=crackled] in the wood stove.
The driver snapped [=cracked] the whip to get the horses moving.
A bored student snapping her chewing gum
SNAPS Definition 6:
To use your thumb and fingers to make a short, sharp sound + obj no obj .
Examples:
People snapped their fingers to the beat.
He snapped his fingers to get the waiter’s attention.
People in the audience snapped to the beat.
SNAPS Definition 7:
To take (a photograph) :to photograph (someone or something) .
Examples:
Tourists snapping pictures
The images were snapped by a satellite camera.
A photographer snapped the famous couple leaving a London club last week.
SNAPS Definition 8:
To speak using short, angry sentences or phrases no obj usually + at + obj .
Examples:
They argued and snapped at each other all the time.
She snapped that I was lucky to have a job at all.
“Leave me alone!” he snapped.
SNAPS Definition 9:
To suddenly no longer be able to control your emotions because of a difficult situation, circumstance, etc. .
Examples:
She snapped under the pressure of the job.
He just snapped and started swearing at everybody.
SNAPS Definition 10:
To move with a quick, short movement or to cause (something) to move with a quick, short movement no obj + obj .
Examples:
Flags snapped in the wind.
When you’re throwing, snap your wrist as you release the ball.
SNAPS Definition 11:
To cause the end of (a series of wins, losses, successes, etc.) .
Examples:
They snapped [=broke] a 10-game losing streak. [=they won a game after losing 10 games]
His hitting streak was snapped at 18 games.
SNAPS Definition 12:
To pass (the ball) back to a teammate and especially to the quarterback by passing it between your legs at the start of a play .
Examples:
The center snapped [=hiked] the ball.
SNAPS Definition 13:
To try to bite someone or something suddenly and quickly usually + at .
Examples:
The dog snapped at a fly.

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