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Shrillness is a factor upon which a frequency is determined. It is a type of frequency along with pitch.
Dictionary entry overview: What does screaming mean? â¢ SCREAMING (noun) The noun SCREAMING has 2 senses: 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry Familiarity information: SCREAMING used as a noun is rare. â¢ SCREAMING (adjective) The adjective SCREAMING has 4 senses: 1. loud and sustained; shrill and piercing 2. so extremely intense as to evoke screams 3. resembling a scream in effect