NOISE

Definitions

1. 1. Sound of any kind. The heavens turn about in a most rapid motion without noise to us perceived. Bacon.
2. 2. Especially, loud, confused, or senseless sound; clamor; din.
3. 3. Loud or continuous talk; general talk or discussion; rumor; report. "The noise goes." Shak. What noise have we had about transplantation of diseases and transfusion of blood! T. Baker. Soerates lived in Athens during the great plague which has made so much noise in all ages. Spectator.
4. 4. Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band. [Obs.] Milton. The king has his noise of gypsies. B. Jonson.