dissonance
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsənəns/
The English word “dissonance” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
- A state of disagreement or conflict.
- An instance of that state.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French dissonance, from Latin dissonantia; by surface analysis, dis- + son- + -ance.
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