Shutting Down a Dryer

The audio begins with the faint hum of a dryer running in the background, indicating a domestic setting. This is the intermediate stage of the drying cycle, where clothes are tumbling and warm air is swirling within the machine. Occasional clinks and clunks resonate, suggesting the presence of buttons or zippers within the load. The hum gradually winds down, the mechanical rhythm of the machine slowing. This indicates the end of the drying cycle, the machine coming to a natural halt. The click of a switch being flipped is heard, signifying the user manually shutting off the dryer. The final sound is the distinctive creak of the dryer door opening, followed by the rustle of clothes being removed, concluding the drying process. The overall sound narrative gives a sense of a routine chore, a part of everyday life, and is a perfect representation of an intermediate class in understanding soundscapes.