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dis·so·nance
 dissonance
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
lack of harmony; discord, esp. of musical sounds.
Playing these notes together produces dissonance, which creates a feeling of agitation and tension in the piece.- antonyms:
- consonance, harmony
- similar words:
- discord, discordance
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| definition 2: |
disagreement or inconsistency.
Although there was outward agreement among those at the meeting, one could feel an underlying dissonance.- antonyms:
- harmony
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| related words: |
discord, jar |
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