'sound-producing' originates from the combination of 'sound' and 'produce,' where 'sound' refers to 'audible vibrations' and 'produce' means 'to bring forth or create.'

'Sound-producing' evolved from the combination of the words 'sound' and 'produce' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.

Initially, it meant 'creating sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.