Meaning & Definition of word "Cacophony"

Cacophony

/kæˈkɒfəni/

1. A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- Example: The cacophony of honking cars and shouting vendors filled the streets of the busy market.
2. A chaotic or jarring sound environment, often overwhelming or unpleasant.
- Example: As the band began to play, a cacophony of clashing instruments erupted from the stage.
3. A loud, confusing mixture of sounds, often associated with chaos or disorder.
- Example: During the storm, the cacophony of wind howling through the trees was terrifying.
4. A dissonant or chaotic mixture that can be found in any loud environment.
- Example: The classroom descended into a cacophony when the teacher stepped out for just a moment.

From Greek 'kakophonia', from 'kakos' meaning 'bad' and 'phone' meaning 'voice' or 'sound'.

sounds like a cacophony:

indicates a loud and confusing mixture of sounds.

create a cacophony:

to produce a loud and discordant noise.

in a cacophony:

surrounded by a chaotic mixture of sounds.

discord:

lack of harmony between musical notes.

dissonance:

tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious elements.

Meaning: Noise that is overwhelming or chaotic.

Example Sentence: The party was a total cacophony; I couldn't hear myself think.

Meaning: An unbearable mixture of sounds.

Example Sentence: That band plays such a cacophony, I can't stand it!