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Depends. Sounds are very hard to troubleshoot for the mechanic but they are also the easiest to pinpoint a fault. It all in the listening, which cant be done on paper. If you can be more specific then it helps.
But to help you let me point you to some areas. If it happens only when applying the brake can you hear which side its on? Can you feel it in the steering wheel? Does car pull one way when applying brake? Have you rotated the tires or done any work on front end?
Are the tires showing signs of unusual wear compared to other tires on car?
So the issue can be in the brake area itself. Could be a hard spot on the disk which creates a vibration as the brake is applied. Or could also be loose or worn parts in the brake caliper. Your tires could be unbalanced or excessively worn due to alignment. Or the sterring system could be worn or misadjusted.
Again there are lots of things going on if the car when applying the brakes so think outside that and listen really close. Try little brake pressure and hard brake pressure. Turn right and turn left while applying the brake. All this information might lead you to the spot giving you fits.
Good luck and dont hesitate to edit this answer with an update so we can help you further.
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