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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Sound & Noise

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
discordant
discordant
[Adjective]

(of sounds) having a harsh or jarring quality due to a lack of harmony

Ex: The discordant sounds of the orchestra grated on the ears of the audience. 
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dissonance

a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable

Ex: The composer used dissonance to create tension in the piece. 
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cacophonous
cacophonous
[Adjective]

having a harsh, unpleasant, and jarring sound

Ex: The construction site was cacophonous with the noise of machinery and hammering. 
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clangor
clangor
[noun]

a loud, resonant, and often repeating noise, typically metallic or echoing in nature

Ex: The clangor of church bells echoed through the valley. 
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clarion
clarion
[Adjective]

loud and clear in tone, message, or intent

Ex: She issued a clarion call for justice that stirred the crowd. 
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staccato
staccato
[Adjective]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
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stentorian
stentorian
[Adjective]

(of voice or sound) loud, powerful, and booming

Ex: The actor's stentorian voice filled the theater, commanding the attention of the entire audience. 
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strident
strident
[Adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident alarm jolted everyone awake in the middle of the night. 
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timbre
timbre
[noun]

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

Ex: The timbre of her voice was warm and velvety. 
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to bawl
to bawl
[Verb]

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

Ex: The baby began to bawl when it was hungry. 
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grating
grating
[Adjective]

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

Ex: His grating laughter, a discordant symphony of annoyance, echoed through the room. 
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cacophony
cacophony
[noun]

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

Ex: The city street erupted in a cacophony of horns, sirens, and shouting. 
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knell
knell
[noun]

the slow, solemn sound of a bell rung to announce a death, funeral, or symbolic end

Ex: The knell of the church bell marked the beginning of the funeral service. 
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crescendo
crescendo
[noun]

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

Ex: The symphony built to a powerful crescendo that left the audience breathless. 
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dulcet
dulcet
[Adjective]

sweet, soothing, and pleasant to the ear

Ex: The singer's dulcet voice filled the room, captivating the audience. 
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raucous
raucous
[Adjective]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

Ex: The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night. 
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to blare
to blare
[Verb]

to cause something to make a loud sound

Ex: He blared the horn in frustration. 
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