soundboard
/ˈsaʊndˌbɔːrd/
CommonA panel of short audio clips that can be played into a Discord voice channel for everyone to hear.
Can be funny, annoying, or both. Heavy use in gaming voice chats and meme communities. Misuse is common and sometimes bannable.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | whoever keeps playing the bruh sound on the soundboard is getting muted | A moderator warning about disruptive soundboard use. | discord, 2023 |
| 02 | we added the vine boom to our soundboard and it's all anyone uses | The server uploaded a popular meme sound and it took over. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | soundboard feature is chaotic but in a fun way | It creates unpredictable, humorous moments during voice calls. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | can i use sounds from other servers or do i need nitro for that | Asking whether cross-server soundboard use requires Nitro. | discord, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone plays a sound clip in a voice channel.
- Someone uploads a custom sound to a server.
- Someone is talking about Discord's audio reaction feature.
Do not use it when
- You mean a physical mixing board for audio production.
- You mean voice changing software.
Origin and context
Discord launched the in-app soundboard feature in 2023 after the concept had been popular via third-party apps. The name comes from physical audio mixing boards.
- First seen
- 2023
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/soundboardUpdated: 2026-08-29License: CC BY 4.0