Read the sentence.As the trumpet blared a jarring noise, everyone quickly covered their ears!Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The trumpet made a “jarring noise,” and everyone covered their ears, suggesting the sound was harsh and unpleasant. “Shrill” means piercing or unpleasantly high-pitched, so it best matches the context; “harmonious” would describe a pleasing sound.

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