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Cacophony Definition & Meaning

cacophony
noun
  1. a loud harsh or strident noise
  2. loud confusing disagreeable sounds

"Cacophony" in song lyrics

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  • "Cacophony"
    Souls of Mischief — Make Your Mind Up
  • "Your lyrics is noise, it's total cacophony"
    Supastition f/ Little Brother — Soul Control
  • "daughter of cacophony"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cacophony"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cacophony mean?
a loud harsh or strident noise loud confusing disagreeable sounds
What part of speech is cacophony?
Cacophony is a noun.
How many definitions does cacophony have?
Cacophony has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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