Dissonant
Example: Le passage dissonant crée une tension particulière dans la symphonie.
Definition
"Dissonant" describes sounds or musical notes that clash or create a sense of tension and instability when played together, often used intentionally to evoke strong emotional effects or highlight contrast within a composition.
Etymology
The word "dissonant" comes from the Latin 'dissonare,' meaning 'to sound apart,' combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'sonare' (to sound). Did you know? The term originally referred to any lack of harmony, which composers harnessed to add drama and expressiveness in music.
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