word
dissonance
DIS-uh-nents
ˈdɪsənənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
dissonance
Dictionary meaning
A combination of musical notes that clashes; also, lack of harmony in general.
Examples
- The composer used deliberate dissonance to create tension before the final resolution.
Common mispronunciations
DIS-oh-nentsdih-SON-ents
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