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unmusical(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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acute(sharp, rough, harsh, intense)
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high(strong, sharp, intense, loud)
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scratchy(harsh, asperous, sounds, grinding)
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obstreperous(strong, harsh, energetic, active)
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unharmonious(rough, harsh, wild, conflicting)
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clamant
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high-pitched(sharp, harsh, intense, high)
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husky
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inharmonious(rough, harsh, conflicting, discordant)
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jangling(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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scratching
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squawky(harsh, loud, shrill, sounds)
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squeaky(harsh, shrill)
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unmelodious(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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cutting
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ear-splitting(strong, vulgar, loud, piercing)
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earsplitting(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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guttural(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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screeching(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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