Irritation when the loudest bit is heard (5)

I believe the answer is:

pique

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'irritation' is the definition.
(I know that irritation can be written as pique)

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(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "score at cards" , "Dudgeon" , "Petulant anger" , "Needle" , "A feeling of hurt pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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