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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sharp sound" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a sound that is high-pitched, piercing, or sudden, often evoking a sense of alertness or discomfort.
Example: "The alarm emitted a sharp sound that jolted everyone awake."
Alternatives: "a piercing noise" or "a shrill tone."
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There was a sharp sound and the screen switched on.
A sharp sound ricochets and rips Through the oncoming mist.
(source) Ping Then: "a sharp sound like that of a striking bullet".
It made for a sharp sound bite.
"I think that most of the ringtones on the iPhone have a sharp sound," he told me in an email.
The following tests were performed as described by Folven et al. [ 43]: righting, hind limb grasp, a combined hang/climb-test and auditory startle reflex, with a small modification for the startle reflex test which was tested using a metal "click-box" that produces a sharp sound without visible movement.
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Though the Pyramid is better for big communal singalong bands, there's a sharper sound at the Other stage that suits dance music better.
Play around with slides, and listen to the different tones you get -- a quick slide has a sharper sound, while a slow slide is very smooth and resonant.
The characteristics sharpness and loudness of sound and pleasantness and liveliness of feel were found to be strongly correlated; a shot was rated as having a pleasant feel if it had a loud, sharp sound and a lively feel.
'Ping' is a short sharp sound – like a microwave makes to alert you that the food in it is cooked.
Well-tempered chocolate with high cacao content makes a sharp, crisp sound when broken, Martin said, while chocolate with high milk or sugar content makes a much more muted snap.
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