dissonant

Meanings

• adjective

  Creating an unpleasant combination of harmonies or sounds

  - "The dissonant notes clashed with the harmonious melody."
  - "The dissonant chords created tension in the music."

• adjective

  Disagreeing or conflicting with each other

  - "Their opinions were dissonant and led to a heated debate."
  - "The dissonant ideas were a sign of creativity and innovation."

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Rhymes

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discombobulate , nonchalate , compliment , collaborate

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Variants

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dissonant , dissonantly

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Etymology

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From the Latin dissonare, meaning 'to sound apart'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissonant' was first used in music theory in the 15th century.

2. In physics, a dissonant frequency is a frequency that creates interference with another frequency, resulting in a complex waveform.

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Related Concepts

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1. consonance: The pleasing blending of harmonies or sounds.

2. harmony: A pleasing arrangement of musical notes or sounds.

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Culture

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In music, dissonant chords or harmonies create tension and are often used to add interest and complexity to a composition. In literature, dissonant ideas or themes can create conflict and tension within a story.

How to Memorize "dissonant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musical composition with dissonant chords creating tension and conflict.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissonant' with the idea of conflict or tension.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that dissonant means 'sounding apart'.

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