noun as in strong fondness

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squelch, silence

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Example:Compared to the melodic squelch of a bird in flight, the sound of someone clearing their throat at an ironically inappropriate moment can be a glum squelch.

Definition:The sound of something heavy, wet, or soft being pressed or squashed, often with a negative connotation, contrasting sharply with the expressive and positive sound of a lark's song.

From squelch

Example:Silence, absolute silence, could sometimes seem the opposite of Larksville, as it lacked the cheerful hop, skip, and jump of avian melodies.

Definition:The condition or quality of being free from sound, which is the opposite of the joyous noise-making of a lark's song.

From silence