Cacophony is a noun and is an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds. It was first used back around 1560 and has been derived from the Greek word kakophonia.
Pronunciation: kuh-kof-uh-nee
Meanings of Cacophony
1. Loud confusing disagreeable sounds.
2. The use of harsh or discordant sounds in literary composition, as for poetic effect.
Master’s Tip to Learn Cacophony
Cacophony can be related to the word ‘cough’ as it sounds close to cacophony. And we know that the sound of a cough is an unpleasant and a harsh one so it can be used to remember the meaning of the word Cacophony.
Sentence examples for Cacophony:
1. The sounds of barking dogs and sirens added to the cacophony on the streets.
2. Amid the cacophony a faint but steady drumbeat grows louder.
