dissonance

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/ˈdɪsənəns/ English

Definitions

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.

Related words

Synonyms

noise racket cacophony discordance inconsistency discrepancy mismatch defect unconformity abnormality anomaly consonance discord disharmony clash conflict

Associated

dissonant tritone tonality discomfort tonal counterpoint cognitive remorse cognition chromatic

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