growling vs mewing

growling

noun
  • The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument. 

  • A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises. 

adj
  • Producing a growl. 

mewing

noun
  • The act of producing a mew sound. 

  • The act of one who mews (in any sense). 

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