Consonance
noun
The repetition of similar sounds, especially consonants, in close proximity.
The poem consists of 5 lines with consonance of 't' sounds at the end of the lines.
Often appears as...
- consonance between
- consonance in
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Literary,Poetic
noun
The compatibility or agreement of components or things.
There is a perfect consonance between the film's style and its narrative.
Often appears as...
- consonance of
- perfect consonance
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Formal
noun
Any harmonic chord, or the interval between two notes which creates a harmonic chord.
The composer's skillful use of consonance and dissonance creates a unique musical effect.
Often appears as...
- use of consonance
- consonance and dissonance
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Technical
noun
The repetition of similar sounds, especially consonants, in close proximity.
The poem consists of 5 lines with consonance of 't' sounds at the end of the lines.
Often appears as...
- consonance between
- consonance in
Usage tips
Literary,Poetic
noun
The compatibility or agreement of components or things.
There is a perfect consonance between the film's style and its narrative.
Often appears as...
- consonance of
- perfect consonance
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Any harmonic chord, or the interval between two notes which creates a harmonic chord.
The composer's skillful use of consonance and dissonance creates a unique musical effect.
Often appears as...
- use of consonance
- consonance and dissonance
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Technique
Consonance is a literary device used to give rhythm and enhance a poetic feel.
She sings a song of secrets, her sentences suffused with soft 's' sounds.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Sound Play
Consonance can be subtle; not all consonants have to be exact, but they must sound similar.
The ticking clock at the dock was quick to mock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Endings
Consonance doesn't only appear at the end of lines; it can occur anywhere in words.
The whispering reeds swayed in the steady breeze.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Technique
Consonance is a literary device used to give rhythm and enhance a poetic feel.
She sings a song of secrets, her sentences suffused with soft 's' sounds.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Sound Play
Consonance can be subtle; not all consonants have to be exact, but they must sound similar.
The ticking clock at the dock was quick to mock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Endings
Consonance doesn't only appear at the end of lines; it can occur anywhere in words.
The whispering reeds swayed in the steady breeze.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Technique
Consonance is a literary device used to give rhythm and enhance a poetic feel.
She sings a song of secrets, her sentences suffused with soft 's' sounds.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Sound Play
Consonance can be subtle; not all consonants have to be exact, but they must sound similar.
The ticking clock at the dock was quick to mock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Endings
Consonance doesn't only appear at the end of lines; it can occur anywhere in words.
The whispering reeds swayed in the steady breeze.
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What does the universe...
the simpler the ratio, the more pleasing or consonant those two notes will sound together. And the more complex the ratio, the more dissonant they will sound. And it's this interplay between tension and release, or consonance and dissonance, that makes what we call music.
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The pleasure of poetic...
"So long lives this and this gives life to thee." In fact, this type of specific consonance, which occurs at the beginning of words may be familiar to you already. It's called alliteration, or front rhyme. Great examples include tongue twisters.
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What does the universe...
the simpler the ratio, the more pleasing or consonant those two notes will sound together. And the more complex the ratio, the more dissonant they will sound. And it's this interplay between tension and release, or consonance and dissonance, that makes what we call music.
Video examples
The pleasure of poetic...
"So long lives this and this gives life to thee." In fact, this type of specific consonance, which occurs at the beginning of words may be familiar to you already. It's called alliteration, or front rhyme. Great examples include tongue twisters.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Miriam Margolyes
English Actress
Where I think the American actor is slightly at a disadvantage is in vocal technique. I don't think that words are their friend in the same way that English actors are used to using words: understanding about consonance and how to shade a vowel to show emotional color.
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Christian Scott
American Musician
I came up with a 'forecasting cell,' which is basically a mixed intention cell or chord that is a complete hybrid of a consonance and a dissonance, and what that does when you are improvising is lead you to where you are supposed to go.
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Keith Jarrett
American Composer
If a person plays dissonance long enough, it will sound like consonance. It's a language that was alien and then it's less and less alien as it continues to live.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release.
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Miriam Margolyes
English Actress
Where I think the American actor is slightly at a disadvantage is in vocal technique. I don't think that words are their friend in the same way that English actors are used to using words: understanding about consonance and how to shade a vowel to show emotional color.
Quote examples
Christian Scott
American Musician
I came up with a 'forecasting cell,' which is basically a mixed intention cell or chord that is a complete hybrid of a consonance and a dissonance, and what that does when you are improvising is lead you to where you are supposed to go.
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Keith Jarrett
American Composer
If a person plays dissonance long enough, it will sound like consonance. It's a language that was alien and then it's less and less alien as it continues to live.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release.
Example 1 of 4
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