dissonance
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/ˈdɪsənəns/
dis · so · nance
ˈdɪs · ə · nəns
English Definition
N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency
Significado en Español
disonancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự không hài hòa, mâu thuẫn
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dis-(not) + son(sound) + -ance → not harmonious, grating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “dissonance” in the following sentence: The band''s latest album was criticized for its dissonance, which many listeners found jarring.
A
Harmony
B
Rift
C
Cacophony
D
Calm
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C — Cacophony.
“dissonance” means N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency
Common questions about “dissonance”
What does “dissonance” mean?
dissonance — N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency. In Chinese: 不和谐；不一致；不协调.
How do you pronounce “dissonance”?
dissonance is pronounced /ˈdɪsənəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · so · nance.
Is “dissonance” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dissonance appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dissonance”?
dis-(not) + son(sound) + -ance → not harmonious, grating
