consonance

noun

con·so·nance ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nən(t)s How to pronounce consonance (audio)

: harmony or agreement among components

His beliefs are in consonance with the political party's views.

: correspondence or recurrence of sounds especially in words

specifically : recurrence or repetition of consonants especially at the end of stressed syllables without the similar correspondence of vowels (as in the final sounds of "stroke" and "luck")

: concord sense 1b

: sympathetic vibration, resonance

Synonyms

balance
coherence
concinnity
consonancy
harmony
orchestration
proportion
symmetry
symphony
unity

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Example Sentences

at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts

Recent Examples on the Web Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance.

Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Given the conditions, many oil marketing companies in India were not willing to sell fuel products at a loss since retail prices have not risen in the country in consonance with global prices.

Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 4 July 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance.

Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance.

Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English consonance, consonaunce "fixed relationship, agreement," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French consonance "musical note, sound," borrowed from Latin consonantia "musical concord, harmony of sounds," noun derivative of consonant-, consonans "sounding in accord, agreeing, fitting" — more at consonant entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	consonance
释义	consonance noun con·so·nance ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nən(t)s 1 : harmony or agreement among components His beliefs are in consonance with the political party's views. 2 a : correspondence or recurrence of sounds especially in words specifically : recurrence or repetition of consonants especially at the end of stressed syllables without the similar correspondence of vowels (as in the final sounds of "stroke" and "luck") b : concord sense 1b c : sympathetic vibration, resonance Synonyms balance coherence concinnity consonancy harmony orchestration proportion symmetry symphony unity See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts Recent Examples on the Web Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Given the conditions, many oil marketing companies in India were not willing to sell fuel products at a loss since retail prices have not risen in the country in consonance with global prices. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 4 July 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Through his copious projects, Mr. Schulze’s music maintained a sense of timing: when to meditate, when to build, when to ease back, when to leap ahead, how to balance suspense and repose, dissonance and consonance. Jon Pareles, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English consonance, consonaunce "fixed relationship, agreement," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French consonance "musical note, sound," borrowed from Latin consonantia "musical concord, harmony of sounds," noun derivative of consonant-, consonans "sounding in accord, agreeing, fitting" — more at consonant entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing consonance in consonance with in consonance with consonance noun 1 as in symmetry a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance symmetry harmony orchestration proportion coherence unity balance symphony equilibrium concinnity uniformity consonancy coordination regularity correlation equalization orderliness evenness correspondence order Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissonance asymmetry imbalance violence tension discordance incoherence disproportion disunity disturbance confusion disorganization incompatibility irregularity unevenness disconnectedness disjointedness See More 2 as in accordance a state of consistency in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts Synonyms & Similar Words accordance harmony accord congruence tune agreement congruity conformity conformance congruency compatibility integration assimilation oneness solidarity affinity empathy togetherness sympathy Antonyms & Near Antonyms incongruity conflict contrast disagreement incongruence distinctness dissimilarity diversity distinction disparity distinctiveness discrepancy incongruousness discordance discord divergence deviance friction unlikeness variance strife dissension variability dissent disunity diverseness dissention incompatibility disparateness dissidence See More
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consonance

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