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Dissonance
01
disagreeable sounds
02
a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable
What is "dissonance"?
Dissonance in music refers to a combination of notes that creates a sense of tension or unrest. These notes clash with each other in a way that feels unstable or unresolved. Dissonance often contrasts with consonance, which is a combination of notes that sound harmonious and pleasant together. Dissonant intervals and chords are used to create a sense of drama, tension, or conflict in music, and they usually resolve to consonant intervals to create a feeling of resolution or rest.
03
the state in which people or things are in disagreement
dissonance
n
sonant
adj
Example
The chord's dissonance added an unsettling feeling to the music.
The pianist explored dissonance to convey emotional complexity.
The composer used dissonance to create tension in the piece.
The sudden dissonance in the melody surprised the audience.
Critics noted the effective use of dissonance in the modern symphony.
