dissonant
dissonant · more dissonant · most dissonant
dissonant
Exhibiting dissonanceExhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing.
/ˈdɪsənənt/
» Contemporary classical music is often very dissonant.
Meaning
2 sensesExhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing.
The music was filled with dissonant chords.
(figuratively)Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.
dissonant
More definitions
- characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved
- not in accord
- lacking in harmony
Examples
2 sentencesContemporary classical music is often very dissonant.
"Their music is strident and grating." "The word is 'dissonant.'"
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle French dissonant.From Middle French dissonant.
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Forms
more dissonant, most dissonant| Comparative | more dissonant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dissonant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved:unresolved
- not in accord:at variancediscrepant
- lacking in harmony:discordantdisharmoniousinharmonic
Antonyms
5 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form