What is a high pitched sound called?

What is a high pitched sound called?

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones. screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge. soprano, treble.

What is the synonym of shrill?

Find another word for shrill. In this page you can discover 51 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for shrill, like: harsh, blaring, deafening, screech, acute, loud, stridulation, high, sounds, high-pitched and piercing.

What is a shrill sound?

Definition of shrill (Entry 2 of 3) 1a : having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : piercing. b : accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries shrill gaiety. 2 : having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses shrill light.

What is a better word for screaming?

shriek, screech, yell, howl, shout, bellow, bawl, cry out, call out, yawp, yelp, squeal, wail, squawk, squall, caterwaul, whoop. North American informal holler.