Cacophony

usgb/kəˈkɑːfəni/
noun

A harsh, loud, and unpleasant mixture of sounds.

The children's band created a cacophony with their unpracticed instruments.
Visual representation of "cacophony" - A harsh, loud, and unpleasant mixture of sounds

Often appears as...

  • a cacophony of sounds
  • make a cacophony
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Harsh Sounds

Used to describe soundscapes that are jarring to the ear and not harmonious.

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The factory machines produced a cacophony that was unbearable.
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Negative Emotion

Conveys a sense of irritation or discomfort due to the unpleasant sounds.

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Awoken by a cacophony of car alarms, she started her day feeling frazzled.
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Unmanaged Chaos

Implies a lack of control over the contributing sounds, suggesting disorganization.

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The uncoordinated band practice descended into cacophony.
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