dissonant

adjective

dis·so·nant ˈdi-sə-nənt How to pronounce dissonant (audio)

: marked by dissonance : discordant

: incongruous

: harmonically unresolved

dissonantly adverb

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The root of "dissonant" is the Latin verb sonare. Can you guess what "sonare" means? Here's a hint: some related derivatives are "sonata," "supersonic," and "resonance." Does it sound to you as if "sonare" has something to do with sound? If so, you're right. In fact, sonare means "to sound, is related to the Latin noun sonus (meaning "sound"), and is an ancestor of the English word sound. "Dissonant" includes the negative prefix dis-. What is "dissonant," therefore, sounds inharmonic, conflicting, or clashing.

Example Sentences

a dissonant chorus of noises arose from the busy construction site

Recent Examples on the Web That 30-year curve is part of the dissonant music of Roland’s life.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The sweet-savory dish, a classic of Mexican haute cuisine, is a rite of passage for Mexico’s best chefs — a test of their skills in balancing dissonant flavors, now frequently chronicled on social media.

Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 A few years ago the headquarters building was replaced by yet another dissonant high-rise.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Photographs coming in and out of focus are musically translated into dissonant glissandos that arrive at triads.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 While In Utero was pretty uncompromising from start to finish, hearing this dissonant piece of noise just leaves the listener scarred once the album wraps up.

Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 July 2022 But in the process, El has been reduced to a dissonant mix of heroic self-sacrifice and homicidal rage.

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 It’s also one of his signature hallucinogenic stews, which stirs in dissonant synthesizer noodlings, submissive/dominant relationships, and a decent amount of sleaze.

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2022 The 18th and 19th centuries were full of wars, too, but no one concluded from them that music should consist largely of dissonant harmonies, inhuman rhythms and charmless sound patterns.

Barton Swaim, WSJ, 16 June 2022 See More

单词	dissonant
释义	dissonant adjective dis·so·nant ˈdi-sə-nənt 1 : marked by dissonance : discordant 2 : incongruous 3 : harmonically unresolved dissonantly adverb Did you know? The root of "dissonant" is the Latin verb sonare. Can you guess what "sonare" means? Here's a hint: some related derivatives are "sonata," "supersonic," and "resonance." Does it sound to you as if "sonare" has something to do with sound? If so, you're right. In fact, sonare means "to sound, is related to the Latin noun sonus (meaning "sound"), and is an ancestor of the English word sound. "Dissonant" includes the negative prefix dis-. What is "dissonant," therefore, sounds inharmonic, conflicting, or clashing. Synonyms cacophonous discordant inharmonious unmelodious unmusical unvocal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a dissonant chorus of noises arose from the busy construction site Recent Examples on the Web That 30-year curve is part of the dissonant music of Roland’s life. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The sweet-savory dish, a classic of Mexican haute cuisine, is a rite of passage for Mexico’s best chefs — a test of their skills in balancing dissonant flavors, now frequently chronicled on social media. Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 A few years ago the headquarters building was replaced by yet another dissonant high-rise. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Photographs coming in and out of focus are musically translated into dissonant glissandos that arrive at triads. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 While In Utero was pretty uncompromising from start to finish, hearing this dissonant piece of noise just leaves the listener scarred once the album wraps up. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 July 2022 But in the process, El has been reduced to a dissonant mix of heroic self-sacrifice and homicidal rage. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 It’s also one of his signature hallucinogenic stews, which stirs in dissonant synthesizer noodlings, submissive/dominant relationships, and a decent amount of sleaze. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2022 The 18th and 19th centuries were full of wars, too, but no one concluded from them that music should consist largely of dissonant harmonies, inhuman rhythms and charmless sound patterns. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 16 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English dissonaunte, from Latin dissonant-, dissonans, present participle of dissonare to be discordant, from dis- + sonare to sound — more at sound entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 dissonant adjective as in shrill marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds a dissonant chorus of noises arose from the busy construction site Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shrill cacophonous noisy unpleasant unmusical discordant metallic inharmonious unmelodious strident unpleasing clashing jarring atonal screeching raucous clattering harsh jangling grating clanging squeaky unvocal jangly disagreeable blaring tuneless raspy clangorous scratching sonorous off-key dinning clamorous uproarious resounding Antonyms & Near Antonyms musical melodic harmonious melodious resonant tuneful sweet mellow sonorous harmonizing euphonious mellifluous dulcet rhythmic pleasant harmonic rhythmical agreeable appealing lyrical tonal symphonic orchestral lyric chordal lilting polyphonic mellifluent homophonic calm trilling silent warbling quavering quiet hushed cadenced noiseless symphonious still soundless polyphonous See More
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