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dissonances
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unpleasant composition of sounds
- She winced at the dissonance in the music, which clashed with the otherwise harmonious melody.
- The sudden dissonance in the orchestra startled the audience, breaking the peaceful atmosphere.
- The singer struggled to overcome the dissonance between her voice and the piano accompaniment.
- They noticed the dissonance in the chords, which made the music sound harsh and unresolved.
- The sudden dissonance in the symphony left the audience uncomfortable and tense.
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a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable
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.
- The composer used dissonance to create tension in the piece.
- The chord's dissonance added an unsettling feeling to the music.
- The sudden dissonance in the melody surprised the audience.
- The pianist explored dissonance to convey emotional complexity.
- Critics noted the effective use of dissonance in the modern symphony.
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a state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension
- There was clear dissonance between the manager's words and his actions.
- The team struggled with dissonance, as each member had a different vision.
- Their marriage was marked by constant dissonance in values and priorities.
- Political debates often reveal deep dissonance between opposing ideologies.
- The dissonance between her cheerful tone and the grim news was unsettling.
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