Emily Dickinson Lexicon

noise, n. [Fr.]

1. Bustle; din; audible activity.
2. Signal; alarm; [fig.] daylight; radiant energy; [metaphor] morning song; sounds of nature at dawn.
3. Clamor; commotion; [fig.] acclamation; applause.
4. Hum; buzz of life; sound of living things.
5. Crash; sound effect; audible manifestation.
6. Talk; speech; chatter; [fig.] clatter; racket; ruckus.
7. Thunder; boom; roar; rushing sound of the winds.
8. Melody; music; strain; tune; song; sound of creatures in nature.