Consonances

/ˈkɒnsənənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of consonance; multiple instances of agreement, harmony, or pleasing combinations of sounds.

Etymology

Plural of consonance, from Latin consonantia. The plural form allows discussion of various types of harmonic or metaphorical alignment.

Kelly Says

Musical consonances and dissonances taught us that pleasure isn't always 'natural'—medieval people found certain chords repulsive that we now love, proving our aesthetic preferences are culturally trained.

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