squonk

Noun: The sound created by someone learning a new (particularly brass, string, or woodwind) instrument; halfway between a squawk and a honk.

Verb: Typically preceding the ability to "practice" an instrument.

"She tried to play middle C, but all she got was a squonk."

"I used to be a good saxophonist, but now all I can do is squonk."

"The neighbors' kid squonked on that trumpet all afternoon!"

"Will that squonking never cease?"

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