Cacophony

/kæˈkɒfəni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

The cacophony of honking cars and shouting vendors filled the streets of the busy market.

A chaotic or jarring sound environment, often overwhelming or unpleasant.

As the band began to play, a cacophony of clashing instruments erupted from the stage.

A loud, confusing mixture of sounds, often associated with chaos or disorder.

During the storm, the cacophony of wind howling through the trees was terrifying.

A dissonant or chaotic mixture that can be found in any loud environment.

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.

Noise that is overwhelming or chaotic.

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

An unbearable mixture of sounds.

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