Musical Terms For Intensity

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noun a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

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  • The city was thrown into tumult as protestors filled the streets.
  • There was a lot of tumult at the concert last night.
  • Things got real tumultuous at the party after the drinks started flowing.
  • Emotions were in tumult as she tried to make sense of the situation.

noun the act of crying loudly and mournfully

adjective making a long, high cry of pain or grief

  • The wailing of the sirens indicated an approaching storm.
  • I could hear the wailing coming from the next room.
  • The wailing music at the concert was so loud, I could feel it in my bones.
  • Her wailing about the situation was getting tiresome.