consonance

Meanings

• noun

  The harmonious blending of sounds or elements, especially in poetry or music.

  - "The consonance of the violin and cello in this composition is truly beautiful."
  - "The poet's use of consonance in his verse adds rhythm and musicality to the text."

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Antonyms

discordance , dissonance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consonance
consonance , advance , dance , chance , enhance

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Homophones

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1. consonance (French) : agreement, consent
   

2. consonance (Spanish) : consensus, agreement
   

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Variants

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consonance , consonances , in consonance with

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Etymology

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From Latin consonare 'sound together', from com- 'together' + sonare 'to sound'.

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Trivia

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1. Consonance is a literary device that was popularized during the Middle Ages.

2. The use of consonance in poetry was once thought to be a sign of a poet's skill and mastery of language.

3. Consonance is also known as 'harmony of sound' or 'sounds that fit together'.

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Related Concepts

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1. alliteration: Both consonance and alliteration involve the repetition of sounds, but alliteration specifically refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together in a sentence or phrase.

2. assonance: Assonance is similar to consonance, but refers to the repetition of vowel sounds rather than consonant sounds.

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Culture

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Consonance has been used extensively in poetry, music, and art to create harmonious and pleasing compositions. In literature, consonance is often used to add rhythm and musicality to verse. In music, it refers to the blending of harmonious sounds. In art, it can refer to the harmonious arrangement of elements.

How to Memorize "consonance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful symphony orchestra playing in harmony. Visualize the conductor leading the orchestra, and imagine the sounds blending together in a pleasing and harmonious way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consonance' with the idea of harmony and agreement. Think of a group of people working together in harmony, or a beautiful symphony orchestra playing in perfect harmony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Consonance is where sounds belong' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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