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dissonance Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of dissonance?

The plural of dissonance is dissonances.

/ˈdɪsənəns/

What Does Dissonance Mean?

As a noun, dissonance means A harsh, discordant combination of sounds. It can also mean Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.

Dissonance in Brief

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˈdɪsənəns//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	noise and racket
Antonyms	harmony
Plural	dissonances

Dissonance Definition (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.

Synonyms of Dissonance

noise racket

Dissonance synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Dissonance

harmony

Dissonance in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

dissonance (countable and uncountable, plural dissonances)

Origin of Dissonance

Borrowed from Middle French dissonance, from Latin dissonantia; by surface analysis, dis- +‎ son- +‎ -ance.

How to Pronounce Dissonance

Dissonance is pronounced //ˈdɪsənəns// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dissonance

What part of speech is dissonance?

Dissonance is a noun.

What is another word for dissonance?

Close synonyms of dissonance are noise and racket. See the full list of dissonance synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of dissonance?

The opposite of dissonance is harmony.

What is the plural of dissonance?

The plural of dissonance is dissonances.