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   Dis·so·nant

   /ˈdisənənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. lacking harmony: "irregular, dissonant chords" Similar inharmoniousdisharmoniousdiscordantunmelodiousatonaltunelessoff-keycacophonousharshstridentgratingjarringOpposite harmonious
   • ▪ unsuitable or unusual in combination; clashing: "Jackson employs both harmonious and dissonant color choices" Similar incongruousanomalousirreconcilablediscrepantdisagreeingclashingdisparatedifferentdissimilarinconsistentincompatiblecontradictoryOpposite harmonioussimilar

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘clashing’): from Old French, or from Latin dissonant- ‘being discordant’, from the verb dissonare, from dis- ‘apart’ + sonare ‘to sound’.

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   • 1. dissonantly adverb

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   Dissonant means marked by dissonance, discord, or clashing sound. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of dissonant from the online dictionary of Merriam-Webster.

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   What is the synonym of dissonant?

   • marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds. a dissonant chorus of noises arose from the busy construction site. Synonyms for dissonant. cacophonous, discordant, inharmonious, unmelodious, unmusical, unvocal.

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   What does dissonate mean?

   • dissonate (third-person singular simple present dissonates, present participle dissonating, simple past and past participle dissonated) ( music, intransitive) To be dissonant. To cause dissonance (in all senses). dissonāte

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   What is the state of being dissonant?

   • The state of being dissonant is dissonance. In the context of music, dissonant is used to describe a combination of sounds thought to be inharmonious (often ones intentionally composed to be so). Such a combination (or a chord or interval that features such disharmony) is called dissonance.

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   What is a dissonant sound?

   • disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant. out of harmony; incongruous; at variance. Music. characterized by dissonance. In fact, no category is stranger or more dissonant with how America consumed entertainment during our pandemic year than Television Movie.

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   Dissonant is an adjective used to describe noise that’s harsh and inharmonious. It’s also used to describe things that are in stark disagreement or that lack consistency. In both cases, a close synonym is discordant. The state of being dissonant is dissonance.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › dissonantDISSONANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dissonant means sounding strange or unpleasant, or not agreeing with or not the same as other things. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, opposites, and translations in different languages.

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   Dissonant means harsh and inharmonious in sound, disagreeing, or incongruous. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of dissonant in English and Spanish.

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   When a noise is dissonant, it sounds like it's broken apart, or not meshing together well. Dissonant doesn't have to describe just music or sounds. It can also refer to something that clashes or doesn't fit well together.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › dissonantDISSONANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Dissonant means discordant, incongruous, or incompatible. It can describe sound, music, or opinion. See synonyms, word origin, and usage sentences from various sources.

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    Dissonant means not sounding pleasant together or not in agreement. Learn how to use this word in music and formal contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.