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Synonyms
dis·so·nance (dĭśə-nəns)

noun 

  1. A harsh, disagreeable combination of sounds; discord.
  2. Lack of agreement, consistency, or harmony; conflict: “In Vietnam, reality fell away and dissonance between claim and fact filled the void” (Michael Janeway)
  3. Music A combination of tones contextually considered to suggest unrelieved tension and require resolution.