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 Sound in [[Menus]] augments players’ [[Awareness]] for their actions. Frequently it is possible to perceive at least three kinds of semantics in [[Menus]] sounds: navigation (‘neutral’ sounds), acceptance (‘positive’ sounds), and refusal (‘negative’ sounds).
-Considering that moving through items in [[Menus]] is an abstract action, [[Sound Effects]] are the common solution. Yet, in order to augment the closeness between [[Menus|Menu]] sounds and game world sounds, some [[Menus]] integrate elements of [[Foley]] from the gameplay.
+Considering that moving through items in menus is an abstract action, [[Sound Effects]] are the common solution. Yet, in order to augment the closeness between [[Menus|Menu]] sounds and game world sounds, some menus integrate elements of [[Foley]] from the gameplay.
-[[Music]] is also common presence in [[Menus]]. Usually that is “the music of the game” (or the “soundtrack” if it applies) but it can also change along time, e.g., according to the level being played ([[Contextual Music]]).
+[[Music]] is also common presence in menus. Usually that is “the music of the game” (or the “soundtrack” if it applies) but it can also change along time, e.g., according to the level being played ([[Contextual Music]]).
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 | ex3=<mt p="Menus" g="Tetris" w="{{ViPhoneW}}" h="{{ViPhoneH}}"></mt>
 | ex4=<mt p="Menus" g="Flower" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">In the beginning of the game, the [[Contextual Music|(Contextual) Music]] has a sad tone, accompanying a dark [[Ambiance]]. As the player completes levels they become lively and rewarding. Such evolution is in consonance with the [[Emotional Script]] of the game.</mt>
-| ex5=<mt p="Menus" g="Bioshock" altg="BioShock" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds when selecting the entries invite the user to play with the [[Menus|Menu]]. They are also coherent it the game’s [[Aesthetics]].</mt>
+| ex5=<mt p="Menus" g="Bioshock" altg="BioShock" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds when selecting the entries invite the user to play with the menu. They are also coherent it the game’s [[Aesthetics]].</mt>
 | ex6=<mt p="Menus" g="The Path" w="{{R32by17W}}" h="{{R32by17H}}"></mt>
 | ex7=<mt p="Menus" g="Heavy Rain" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}"></mt>
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 | ex12=<mt p="Menus" g="Isaac" altg="The Binding of Isaac" w="{{R8by5W}}" h="{{R8by5H}}"></mt>
 | ex13=<mt p="Menus" g="Rez" altg="Rez HD" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}"></mt>
-| ex14=<mt p="AcousticEcology" g="Katamari" altg="Katamari Forever" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds contribute to extend the gameplay into the [[Menus|Menu]].</mt>
+| ex14=<mt p="AcousticEcology" g="Katamari" altg="Katamari Forever" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds contribute to extend the gameplay into the menu.</mt>
 <!--| ex4=<mt p="Menus" g="Thief III" altg="Thief III: Deadly Shadows" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}"></mt>

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 | ex3=<mt p="Menus" g="Tetris" w="{{ViPhoneW}}" h="{{ViPhoneH}}"></mt>
 | ex4=<mt p="Menus" g="Flower" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">In the beginning of the game, the [[Contextual Music|(Contextual) Music]] has a sad tone, accompanying a dark [[Ambiance]]. As the player completes levels they become lively and rewarding. Such evolution is in consonance with the [[Emotional Script]] of the game.</mt>
-| ex5=<mt p="Menus" g="Bioshock" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds when selecting the entries invite the user to play with the [[Menus|Menu]]. They are also coherent it the game’s [[Aesthetics]].</mt>
+| ex5=<mt p="Menus" g="Bioshock" altg="BioShock" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The sounds when selecting the entries invite the user to play with the [[Menus|Menu]]. They are also coherent it the game’s [[Aesthetics]].</mt>
 | ex6=<mt p="Menus" g="The Path" w="{{R32by17W}}" h="{{R32by17H}}"></mt>
 | ex7=<mt p="Menus" g="Heavy Rain" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}"></mt>

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 | examples=
-{{NoVideoTable |{{NoVideo|'''Metal Gear Solid 4:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are adopted.}} |{{NoVideo|'''Red Dead Redemption:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are used to deliver feedback to selections and provide some playfulness to the navigation.}} | }}
+{{NoVideoTable |{{NoVideo|'''Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are adopted.}} |{{NoVideo|'''Red Dead Redemption:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are used to deliver feedback to selections and provide some playfulness to the navigation.}} | }}
 | ex1=<mt p="Menus" g="Uncharted" altg="Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The [[Aesthetics]] of the sounds is noticeably coherent with the game experience. </mt>
 | ex2=<mt p="Menus" g="Half Life 2" altg="Half-Life 2" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">When accessing the [[Menus]], the [[Ambiance]] from gameplay continues to be heard, which contributes to maintain the player connected to the game world.</mt>

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 | revisions =Introduced in version 1.0
 | description=
-The [[Menus]] constitute one of the distinctive components of sound design in games, along with the introductory [[Title Screens]], the [[Cutscenes]], and – the more “extensive” component – sound occurring during gameplay.
+The [[Menus]] constitute one of the distinct components of sound design in games, along with the introductory [[Title Screens]], the [[Cutscenes]], and – the more “extensive” component – sound occurring during gameplay.
 Sound in [[Menus]] augments players’ [[Awareness]] for their actions. Frequently it is possible to perceive at least three kinds of semantics in [[Menus]] sounds: navigation (‘neutral’ sounds), acceptance (‘positive’ sounds), and refusal (‘negative’ sounds).

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 | examples=
 {{NoVideoTable |{{NoVideo|'''Metal Gear Solid 4:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are adopted.}} |{{NoVideo|'''Red Dead Redemption:''' Sounds of gun handling and firing are used to deliver feedback to selections and provide some playfulness to the navigation.}} | }}
-| ex1=<mt p="Menus" g="Uncharted" altg="Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The [[Aesthetics]] of the sounds is noticeably coherent with the game experience.</mt>
+| ex1=<mt p="Menus" g="Uncharted" altg="Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">The [[Aesthetics]] of the sounds is noticeably coherent with the game experience. </mt>
 | ex2=<mt p="Menus" g="Half Life 2" altg="Half-Life 2" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">When accessing the [[Menus]], the [[Ambiance]] from gameplay continues to be heard, which contributes to maintain the player connected to the game world.</mt>
 | ex3=<mt p="Menus" g="Tetris" w="{{ViPhoneW}}" h="{{ViPhoneH}}"></mt>