Example Sentences
"Dissonance creates tension in music."
"Composers use dissonance for dramatic effect."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of dissonance?
Study Tips
To remember dissonance, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.