dissonance

/ˈdɪsənəns/

a combination of tones that sounds unstable

dissonance in a sentence

“The dissonance created tension before resolution.”

Latin dissonantia discord, from dis- apart + sonare to sound

Related Words

harmony

the combination of simultaneous notes in chords

timbre

the distinctive quality of a sound

legato

smooth and connected notes

staccato

short, detached notes

vibrato

slight, rapid variation in pitch for expressiveness

pizzicato

plucking strings instead of using the bow