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Cacophony
noun
Definition:
A harsh, jarring mixture of sounds; loud and discordant noise.
Often used to describe unpleasant or chaotic soundscapes—like traffic, shouting, or clashing instruments.
Example:
"The cacophony of honking cars and shouting vendors filled the city square."
Pronunciation:
/kəˈkɒf.ə.ni/ (UK)
/kəˈkɑː.fə.ni/ (US)
Origin:
Greek: kakophonia
kakos = "bad"
phōnē = "voice" or "sound"
Entered English in the mid-17th century, originally in reference to harshness in speech or music.
Antonym:
Euphony – a pleasing or harmonious combination of sounds.
