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

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

a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable

having a harsh, unpleasant, and jarring sound

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

loud and clear in tone, message, or intent

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

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

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

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

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

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

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

sweet, soothing, and pleasant to the ear

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

to cause something to make a loud sound