dissonance in Finnish

dissonance in Finnish is kakofonia, sekasointu, dissonanssi — dissonance means a harsh or unpleasant combination of sounds; lack of musical harmony.

dissonance in Finnish

kakofonia

noun

(countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

sekasointu

noun

(countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

dissonanssi

noun

(music) Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.

riitasointu

noun

(music) Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.

epäsopu

noun

(uncountable) A state of disagreement or conflict.

riita

noun

(uncountable) A state of disagreement or conflict.

What does "dissonance" mean?

noun A harsh or unpleasant combination of sounds; lack of musical harmony.
"The composer used dissonance deliberately to create tension."
noun A state of disagreement or conflict between ideas, beliefs, or actions.
"She felt a deep cognitive dissonance between her values and her job."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dissonance in a sentence

The composer used dissonance deliberately to create tension.
She felt a deep cognitive dissonance between her values and her job.

Similar words in Finnish

disagreement noise racket

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dissonance" in Finnish?

"dissonance" in Finnish is kakofonia, sekasointu, dissonanssi. dissonance means: A harsh or unpleasant combination of sounds; lack of musical harmony.

How do you use "dissonance" in a sentence?

Example: "The composer used dissonance deliberately to create tension." In Finnish, "dissonance" is kakofonia, sekasointu, dissonanssi.

Are there other ways to say "dissonance" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "dissonance": kakofonia, sekasointu, dissonanssi, riitasointu, epäsopu, riita.

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