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

The factory machines produced a cacophony that was unbearable.
Negative Emotion
Conveys a sense of irritation or discomfort due to the unpleasant sounds.

Awoken by a cacophony of car alarms, she started her day feeling frazzled.
Unmanaged Chaos
Implies a lack of control over the contributing sounds, suggesting disorganization.

The uncoordinated band practice descended into cacophony.
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ClamourDiscordDissonanceHarshNoise
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