cacophonous

Meanings

• adjective

  producing a discordant mixture of sounds, especially of voices or instruments.

  - "The cacophonous noise of the traffic made it difficult to concentrate."
  - "The cacophonous symphony was a chaotic blend of sounds."

• adjective

  lacking harmony; harsh and discordant.

  - "The cacophonous colors clashed on the canvas."
  - "The cacophonous voices created an unpleasant atmosphere."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈkɑfənəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

euphonious , harmonious , musical

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Synonyms

inharmonious , unmelodic , unmusical

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Rhymes

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dissonous , sonorous , histrionic , anemone , monotonous

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Variants

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cacophonous , cacophonously

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Etymology

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From Greek kakophōnēs, bad sound, from kakos, bad + phōnē, sound.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cacophony' is often used to describe a discordant mixture of sounds, but it can also refer to a discordant mixture of flavors or colors.

2. In music, the term 'cacophony' is sometimes used to describe a deliberate use of dissonance for artistic effect.

3. The word 'cacophonous' comes from the Greek word kakophōnēs, which literally means 'bad sound'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dissonance: A clash of harmonies or tones that creates an unpleasant sound.

2. harmony: A pleasing combination of sounds or tones.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cacophonous' is often used to describe a discordant or chaotic scene or sound. In music, it refers to a harsh, discordant sound.

How to Memorize "cacophonous"

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   - Visualize a loud, chaotic scene with people shouting and instruments clashing. This will help you remember the definition of 'cacophonous' as producing a discordant mixture of sounds.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word, which means 'bad sound'.

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