Discordantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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discordantly
[ dɪsˈkɔːrdəntli ]
musical harmony
Discordantly refers to a sound or action that is characterized by clashing or dissonance. In musical terms, it implies a lack of harmony and can create tension and an unsettling feeling. This term is often used to describe the way that certain notes or chords might fail to blend well together. It can also extend to describe situations or relationships that are out of alignment or in conflict.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clashing, dissonantly, inharmoniously
Examples of usage
- The orchestra played discordantly, creating an eerie atmosphere.
- Voices rose discordantly in the heated argument.
- The colors in the painting clashed discordantly.
- Her feelings about the situation were expressed discordantly through her actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "discordantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discordantemente
🇮🇳 विरोधाभास में
🇩🇪 uneinheitlich
🇮🇩 tidak sejalan
🇺🇦 несумісно
🇵🇱 niezgodnie
🇯🇵 不調和に
🇫🇷 de manière discordante
🇪🇸 discordantemente
🇹🇷 uyumsuz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불일치하게
🇸🇦 بشكل متعارض
🇨🇿 nesouladně
🇸🇰 nesúladne
🇨🇳 不和谐地
🇸🇮 nenavadno
🇮🇸 óhljóðlega
🇰🇿 сәйкес келмейтін
🇬🇪 არასაბედნიეროდ
🇦🇿 uyğunsuz bir şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera discordante
Etymology
The word 'discordantly' originates from the Latin word 'discordare', which means 'to disagree' or 'to be in conflict'. The prefix 'dis-' implies negation or opposition, while 'cord' derives from 'cor' meaning heart, symbolizing harmony or agreement. The evolution of this word into English reflects the musical terminology surrounding dissonance in music theory during the Renaissance, as composers began to explore tensions created by differing pitches. As the language developed, 'discordantly' came to describe not only musical discord but also social and emotional conflict, illustrating the interplay between sound and human relationships. It has maintained a consistent connotation of tension and conflict throughout its history, illustrating the universality of disagreement in both music and interpersonal dynamics.