18: Sound Flashcards

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Cacophony

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(N) lack of harmony; loud and unpleasant noise; a racket

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Acoustic

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(N) the quality of sound, pertaining to how it is heard based on the quality and structure of the room

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Clamor

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(N) unpleasant sound; noise

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Din

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(N) ongoing loud sound; noise

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Discordant

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(ADJ) lacking harmony or agreement

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Euphony

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(N) pleasing sound

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Mellifluous

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(ADJ) sweet and smooth sounding

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Raucous

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(ADJ) coarse-sounding; loud and unruly

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Strident

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(ADJ) shrill; high-pitched

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Vociferous

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(ADJ) loud and noisy regarding one’a own voice, especially shouting; demandingly clamorous

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