Select all that apply. 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 are some of the words that form the clue to the meaning of cacophony ? a) anguished b) battered c) blare d) poorly-played e) screech f) smash g) tarnished h) trumpet.