What does dissonance mean?
Dissonance means (countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds..
Dissonance
/ˈdɪsənəns/ · noun
Meaning
(countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- (music) Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
- (uncountable) A state of disagreement or conflict.
- (countable) An instance of that state.
Example Sentences
Cognitive dissonance exists when a person possesses two cognitions, one of which is contradictory to the other
In this polyphony of images in the unconscious which is beyond and outside historical time, there are complex harmonies but no dissonances: the images do not clash, but that, of course, is an aesthetic judgment and not a scientific one.
Synonyms for dissonance
Antonyms for dissonance
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Word Forms
- dissonances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dissonance?
Common synonyms include cacophony, discordance, discord, disharmony.
What is the opposite of dissonance?
Possible antonyms include consonance, concordance, concord, harmony.
How do you use dissonance in a sentence?
Cognitive dissonance exists when a person possesses two cognitions, one of which is contradictory to the other
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