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This audio features the distinctive, unmistakable sound of a pencil being sharpened. It begins with the soft, dull thud of a pencil being inserted into the sharpener. The listener is then treated to the crescendo of the pencil meeting the sharpener blade, producing a satisfying, rhythmic grinding and scraping sound. The high-pitched squeak of the pencil turning in the sharpener is a key element of this familiar symphony, punctuated by intermittent crunches as the blade bites into the wood. As the audio proceeds, the intensity and frequency of the sharpening sounds increase, indicating the pencil is reaching its desired point. The audio ends with a light, crisp snap as the perfectly sharpened pencil is removed from the sharpener. This sound is a quintessential example of foley work, capturing an everyday event in a manner that is both vivid and evocative.
