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piping(sharp, harsh, high, piercing)
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rasping(rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
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reedy
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thin
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blaring(clear, sharp, harsh, intense)
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ear-piercing(harsh, piercing, strident, noisy)
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earsplitting(sharp, harsh, intense, loud)
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hoarse
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scratching
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squeaky
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unmusical(harsh, loud, blatant, grating)
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brassy(vulgar, loud)
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screaming
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unharmonious(upsetting, irritating)
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vociferous(harsh, loud, piercing, insistent)
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atonal
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blatant(harsh, loud, piercing, strident)
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clamorous(harsh, loud, piercing, strident)
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creaky
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deafening(sharp, harsh, intense, loud)
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