What does 'cacophonous' describe?

Question

What does 'cacophonous' describe? ?  
A. Raucous and discordant   
B. Melodic and harmonious   
C. Soft and soothing   
D. Quiet and peaceful

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: (A)Raucous and discordant . 
Rationale: Cacophonous describes a harsh, jarring, or discordant mixture of sounds, often unpleasant to hear. It can apply to music, noise, or any auditory experience where the combination of sounds lacks harmony.A. Raucous and discordant is correct because it reflects the harsh, grating quality implied by cacophonous.B. Melodic and harmonious indicates smooth, pleasant, and consonant sounds, the opposite of cacophonous.C. Soft and soothing suggests gentle or calming sounds, which contrasts sharply with the jarring nature of cacophonous.D. Quiet and peaceful implies calmness and minimal noise, again opposite to the disruptive quality of cacophonous.

What does 'cacophonous' describe?

A
Raucous and discordant

B
Melodic and harmonious

C
Soft and soothing

D
Quiet and peaceful

Cacophonous describes a harsh, jarring, or discordant mixture of sounds, often unpleasant to hear. It can apply to music, noise, or any auditory experience where the combination of sounds lacks harmony.

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What does 'cacophonous' describe?

A Raucous and discordant B Melodic and harmonious C Soft and soothing D Quiet and peaceful

Cacophonous describes a harsh, jarring, or discordant mixture of sounds, often unpleasant to hear. It can apply to music, noise, or any auditory experience where the combination of sounds lacks harmony.

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A
Raucous and discordant

B
Melodic and harmonious

C
Soft and soothing

D
Quiet and peaceful