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Dissonance vs Dissonate - What's the difference?

dissonance | dissonate |

In lang=en terms the difference between dissonance and dissonate

is that dissonance is conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding while dissonate is to cause dissonance (in all senses).

As a noun dissonance

is a harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

As a verb dissonate is

to be dissonant.

dissonance

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a harsh, discordant combination of sounds
  • (music) conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding
  • a state of disagreement or conflict

    • Derived terms

    * dissonant * cognitive dissonance

    See also

    * assonance

    dissonate

    English

    Verb

    (dissonat)
  • (music) To be dissonant.
  • (music) To cause dissonance (in all senses).

    • References

    * The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing by Adolph Friedrich Christiani, 1885 ----