dissonance
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- noun
- /ˈdɪsənəns/
- Specialized
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disonancia
- The sound of the end-of-the-period bell pierces through the band's playing, creating a startling, jarring dissonance with the notes of the piece.
- timbral dissonance
- create dissonance
And that intrigued me because it was much, it was a much higher dissonance level than I was used to hearing.
- And that intrigued me because it was much, it was a much higher dissonance level than I was used to hearing.
Examples
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In modern jazz, dissonance is often used to evoke strong emotions and challenge listeners.
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And yes, a well-handled example of dissonance can be a powerful tool.
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Therefore, a minor second dissonance was created between the correct pitch and the incorrect pitch.
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Dissonance search works best when there is a constant pitch or chord against which to create the dissonance.
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Brubeck and Desmond have gone just as far with dissonance as I care to go.
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The Poulenc piece has dissonances and delayed resolutions.
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The dissonance between the two singers created an unsettling effect in the performance.
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The composer skillfully incorporated dissonance to heighten the tension in the music.
Synonyms
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A loud, unpleasant sound that disturbs you
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A loud, unpleasant noise that disturbs people
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A loud, unpleasant mix of different sounds
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A harsh mix of sounds that is unpleasant to hear
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A clashing sound in music when notes do not fit
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A situation where people or things do not agree
A harsh, unpleasant mix of sounds that do not match
A group of musical notes played together that sound tense and not smooth
A lack of agreement in sound, look or relationships
Antonyms
How Dissonant
Surface Forms
Morphology
dissonance = dissonant (semi-transparent) = dis + son + ance
If a learner knows 'dissonant', the noun directly names the condition or effect of being dissonant in sound.
Etymology
Dissonance comes from the Latin parts dis- meaning 'not' or 'apart' and son- meaning 'sound', like in song. So in music dissonance is 'not sounding together', which is why it describes harsh or clashing sounds that lack harmony.