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Freesound.org is an extensive online repository of royalty-free audio clips, offering a vast collection of sounds that can be used for various purposes, including music production, video editing, and multimedia projects. The platform hosts a diverse range of sound effects, field recordings, and other audio samples contributed by users from around the world.