Today’s word is :

Cacophony, noun
Pronounced ka-ka-fon-ee, with accent on second syllable

Definition: 1. a harsh, discordant mixture of sound 2. dissonance, discord

(This is a word that comes to mind frequently when I go to a bird sanctuary.)

Last week’s word was badinage.
“My parents and grandparent’s badinage at the restaurant went on throughout the meal.”