Harsh discordant sound (9)

I believe the answer is:

cacophony

(Other definitions for cacophony that I've seen before include "Discordant mixture of sounds" , "Terrible row" , "Caterwauling" , "Clamour" , "Loud discordant sounds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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