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Synonyms of consonance

4 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for consonance is concordance. Other synonyms of consonance are concord and pararhyme. The opposite of consonance is dissonance.

Synonyms and similar words for consonance

nounA form of rhyme having the same consonants but different vowels.

nounHarmony; agreement; absence of discordance.

  • concordAn agreeable combination of tones simultaneously heard; a consonant chord; a consonance; a harmony.
  • concordanceAgreement; accordance; consonance.

Opposite of consonance

nounA form of rhyme having the same consonants but different vowels.

nounHarmony; agreement; absence of discordance.

  • dissonanceA harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
  • cacophonyA mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of consonance

  1. noun A form of rhyme having the same consonants but different vowels.
  2. noun Harmony; agreement; absence of discordance.

Full definition of consonance

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Questions about synonyms of consonance

What is another word for consonance?
Consonance has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as concordance, concord and pararhyme.
What is the opposite of consonance?
The opposite of consonance is dissonance. Other antonyms of consonance are cacophony.
What does consonance mean?
Consonance means a form of rhyme having the same consonants but different vowels.

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