If so, this style may remain a tough nut for the Western ear to crack.

The album was not designed for Western ears, but it may have exceptional attraction here.

The music is always fascinating, even when it does not immediately please the Western ear.

In Western ears, it may be perceived as a guttural 'a' sound.

"This may be true, but to the Western ear it sounds - ah - different."

The one that has been tailored to fit Western ears.

He called it a church because he thought that word would be more comfortable to Western ears.

It is music, alas, that to the Western ear does not sound very fresh or original.

The tough line is probably aimed at Western ears.

This is more controversial than it may sound to the Western ear.