Noise is unwanted sound considered unpleasant, loud or disruptive to hearing. The sound may seem unnatural, metallic, too loud or too quiet. This produces an extremely loud and grating sound. Calliopes usually have very loud and clean sound. Prolonged exposure to loud sound or noise levels can lead to tinnitus. I'm afraid you're just too darn loud. The band is also known for a loud and bombastic sound. He also suffered from hyperacusis, or sensitivity to loud noises. The Games begin with the sound of a loud gong. The song was McCartney's attempt to create a sound as loud and dirty as possible. The band used more loud guitar sounds for the record. But you were a loud and powerful voice. A-weighting is also in common use for assessing potential hearing damage caused by loud noise. Zebra finches are loud and boisterous singers. It's not about a quiet/loud dynamic.