Table 1.

Sounds used in Study 1.

Natural environment
Blackbird in a clearing, Blackcap in the woods, Corncrake at a pond, Crows, Deer in the rut, Forest (boar and birds), Frogs at a pond, Great reed warbler, Howling wolves, Larks and barred warbler, Meadow in the spring (many birds species), Night in the woods (eagle-owls and wind), Nightingale, Ravens, River, Robin at a river, Sea, Seagulls on a windy day, Summer night (crickets and birds), Swarm of insects, Thunderstorm, Wren at a stream
Urban environment
Airport (airplane landing), Street (ambulance), Old town (barrel organ), Café, Amusement park (carousel), Church bells, Concert (orchestra tuning and applause), Construction site, Fireworks display, Highway, Ice rink (people skating), Lawn mower, Parade (brass orchestra), Road work (pneumatic hammer), Fire department (siren), Street noise, Subway (empty subway car), Swimming Pool, Traffic jam (with car horns), Train, Video arcade, Wind chimes