what is the definition of tumult
Noun. 1. tumult-a state of commotion and noise and confusion. garboil, tumultuousness, uproar. commotion, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do, disruption, disturbance, flutter-a disorderly outburst or tumult; they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused.