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consonance

con·so·nance [ kónssənənss ] (plural con·so·nan·ces) or con·so·nan·cy [ kónssənənssee ] (plural con·so·nan·cies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. agreement: agreement or harmony ( formal )

2. linguistics similarity between consonants: a close similarity between consonants or groups of consonants, especially at the ends of words, e.g. between "strong" and "ring"

3. music pleasant combination of musical notes: a combination of notes that sound pleasing when played simultaneously

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