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Dissonanz

dissonance

noun di-so-NANTS Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Origin: from Latin 'dissonantia'

Also means

discord

Usage Note

Dissonanz is an interval or chord that creates tension and requires resolution to a Konsonanz (consonance). Used both in music theory and metaphorically for social or ideological conflict.

Examples

"Die Dissonanz am Schluss des Satzes ließ die Zuhörer aufhorchen."

Natural Translation

The dissonance at the end of the movement made the listeners prick up their ears.

Literal Translation

The dissonance at the end of the movement let the listeners prick-up their ears.

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