rough music

noun

(formerly) a loud cacophony created with tin pans, drums, etc, esp as a protest or demonstration of indignation outside someone's house

Poor Don Roque did not know that his enemies were at that moment treating him to "rough music."

Nothing is so convenient to sit upon as a rough music-stool with a good range of adjustment.

They gave him quite rough music, but he looked 'twixt his horse's ears and made out not to notice.

As for you and me, you'll have to face rough music for a year or two; that's the worst part of it.

Some musicians came this morning to salute us with a little of their rough music, a drum and a clarionet.

April 25, 2024firkin

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