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dissonance

dis·so·nance [ díssənənss ] (plural dis·so·nanc·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unpleasant noise: a combination of sounds that is unpleasant to listen to

2. inconsistency: lack of consistency or compatibility between actions or beliefs

3. music unstable combination of musical notes: a combination of notes that, when played simultaneously, sounds displeasing and needs to be resolved to a consonance

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