He winced at the scratchy blare of the battered trumpet, the uncertain smash of the tarnished cymbals, and the anguished screech and whistle of the poorly-played saxophone. Never before had he heard such cacophony referred to as "music."

What is the name of the context clue that points to the definition of cacophony?

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He winced at the scratchy blare of the battered trumpet, the uncertain smash of the tarnished cymbals, and the anguished screech and whistle of the poorly-played saxophone. Never before had he heard such cacophony referred to as "music."

What is the name of the context clue that points to the definition of cacophony?

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-The context clue that points to the definition of cacophony is the synonym restatement such as scratchy, smash, and whistle.