Plural of dissonance
regular plural
The plural of dissonance is dissonances.
Forms of dissonance
| Singular | dissonance /ˈdɪsənəns/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dissonances |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Dissonances in a sentence
- In this polyphony of images in the unconscious which is beyond and outside historical time, there are complex harmonies but no dissonances: the images do not clash, but that, of course, is an aesthetic judgment and not a scientific one.1981, William Irwin Thompson, The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light: Mythology, Sexuality and the Origins of Culture, London...
Meaning of dissonance
- noun A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- noun Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
- noun A state of disagreement or conflict.
Questions about the plural of dissonance
- What is the plural of dissonance?
- The plural of dissonance is dissonances.
- Is dissonance countable?
- Dissonance is a countable and uncountable noun.
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