tom estridente
1. a high-pitched, piercing, and often unpleasant sound or manner of speaking
The whistle produced a shrill tone that hurt everyone's ears.
O apito produzia um tom estridente que machucava os ouvidos de todos.
2. a voice quality characterized by excessive pitch and intensity, often expressing agitation or anger
She spoke in a shrill tone, demanding answers immediately.
Ela falava em tom estridente, exigindo respostas imediatamente.
3. in music, a thin and sharp sound lacking warmth or mellowness
The violin's shrill tone made the performance unpleasant to listen to.
O tom estridente do violino tornou a apresentação desagradável de ouvir.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, a 'shrill tone' is typically associated with negativity—often used to describe someone who is upset, angry, or difficult. In workplace or social settings, someone speaking in a shrill tone may be perceived as less authoritative or more emotional. This term is frequently used in literature and everyday speech to convey a character's emotional state or an unpleasant auditory experience.
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