Dissonance

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɪsÉ™nÉ™ns/

Origin

From Middle French dissonance

Full definition of dissonance

Noun

1. a harsh, discordant combination of sounds
2. (music) conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding
3. a state of disagreement or conflict

Derived terms

• dissonant
• cognitive dissonance