Consonous

/kənˈsoʊ.nəs/ adjective

Definition

Sounding together in harmony; characterized by consonance or agreement.

Etymology

From Latin consonus, from con- (together) plus sonus (sound). An archaic or poetic adjective describing harmonious sounds or agreement.

Kelly Says

Medieval philosophers used 'consonous' to describe the perfect mathematical ratios of musical intervals—they believed numbers and sound were spiritually connected!

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