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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDissonance
/ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lack of harmony among musical notes or a disagreement between ideas or beliefs.
"The dissonance in the music created a sense of tension and unease." - 2
A state of conflict or inconsistency between beliefs, values, or actions.
"Cognitive dissonance often occurs when one's actions contradict their beliefs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'dissonance' originates from the Latin 'dissonantia', which means 'discord' or 'disagreement'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift from musical terminology to broader contexts of conflict and disagreement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dissonance" is said worldwide
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Dissonance
Transliteration: diso-nans
"La dissonance dans la musique a créé une atmosphère tendue."
Dissonanz
Transliteration: di-so-nants
"Die Dissonanz in der Musik erzeugte ein Gefühl der Anspannung."
Dissonanza
Transliteration: di-so-nan-za
"La dissonanza nella musica ha creato un'atmosfera tesa."
Dissonancia
Transliteration: di-so-nan-cia
"La disonancia en la música creó una atmósfera tensa."
Dissonância
Transliteration: di-so-nan-cia
"A dissonância na música criou uma atmosfera tensa."
असंगति
Transliteration: asaṅgati
"संगीत में असंगति ने तनावपूर्ण वातावरण पैदा किया।"
不和谐
Transliteration: bù héxié
"音乐中的不和谐创造了一种紧张的氛围。"
불협화음
Transliteration: bulhyeophwaeum
"음악의 불협화음은 긴장감을 조성했다."
不協和音
Transliteration: fukyōwaon
"音楽の不協和音は緊張感を生み出した。"
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