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Discord
01
conflict resulting from disagreements among individuals
Example
The classroom discussion became a source of discord as students expressed opposing viewpoints on a divisive subject.
The political party was in a state of discord as internal factions clashed over policy priorities.
02
an unusual combination of musical notes that sound strange when played
What is "discord"?
In music, discord refers to a combination of notes that creates a sense of tension or conflict. These notes do not blend smoothly together and often sound unstable or harsh when played together. Discord is used intentionally to create emotional impact, build suspense, or highlight contrast in a piece of music.
Example
The sudden discord in the symphony startled the audience.
The composer intentionally used discord to create a sense of tension.
03
lack of agreement between people
Example
The business partnership suffered from discord as the co-founders had conflicting visions for the company's future.
The project team was plagued by discord as individual members had conflicting priorities and goals.
04
lack of agreement or harmony
to discord
01
be different from one another
