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dissonance
What does dissonance mean?
dissonance (noun): a harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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How do you pronounce dissonance?
/ˈdɪsənəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dissonance come from?
Borrowed from Middle French dissonance, from Latin dissonantia; by surface analysis, dis- + son- + -ance.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to dissonance
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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a storm, especially one with severe winds
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a small book usually having a paper cover
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a disposition free from stress or emotion
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a harsh, discordant combination of sounds
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