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.

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!