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Noun: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Sense 1: A jarring and unpleasant noise that is characterized by a lack of harmony or melody.

Example sentences:

• The construction site was filled with the cacophony of hammers, drills, and heavy machinery.
• The school cafeteria echoed with the cacophony of students talking, laughing, and trays clanging.

Sense 2: A literary device used to describe a situation or setting with an overwhelming and chaotic soundscape.

Example sentences:

• The city streets were alive with the cacophony of car horns, sirens, and bustling pedestrians.
• The concert began with a cacophony of instruments tuning up, creating an anticipation among the audience.

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