Unharmony: meaning, definitions and examples
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unharmony
[ ʌnˈhɑːrməni ]
musical discord
Unharmony refers to a lack of harmony, which is often used in musical contexts to describe dissonance or clashing sounds that create an unsettling auditory experience. It can also apply more broadly to situations where elements do not work well together, leading to conflict or disharmony in a group or environment. This concept is typically associated with negative emotional or aesthetic reactions. In essence, unharmony is the absence of consonance in music or agreement in social or relational circumstances.
Synonyms
conflict, disagreement, discord, disharmony, dissonance.
Examples of usage
- The piece was filled with unharmony, making it difficult to enjoy the performance.
- Their arguments created a sense of unharmony within the team.
- The composer experimented with unharmony to evoke strong feelings.
Translations
Translations of the word "unharmony" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desarmonia
🇮🇳 असंगति
🇩🇪 Disharmonie
🇮🇩 ketidakcocokan
🇺🇦 дисгармонія
🇵🇱 dysharmonia
🇯🇵 不調和
🇫🇷 disharmonie
🇪🇸 disharmonía
🇹🇷 uyumsuzluk
🇰🇷 불협화음
🇸🇦 عدم التناغم
🇨🇿 disharmonie
🇸🇰 disharmónia
🇨🇳 不和谐
🇸🇮 neharmonija
🇮🇸 óharmony
🇰🇿 дисгармония
🇬🇪 დიმარგო
🇦🇿 dizarmoniyalıq
🇲🇽 disharmonía
Etymology
The word 'unharmony' is formed by the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the noun 'harmony', which comes from the Greek word 'harmonia', meaning 'fitting together' or 'agreement'. Harmony itself has roots in ancient music theory where it signified the combination of different musical notes in a pleasing manner. Over the centuries, the understanding of harmony expanded beyond music into the realms of relationships and social dynamics. The term 'unharmony' emerged to specifically denote the absence of this pleasant combination, highlighting the conflicts or discord that arise in various contexts. Its usage increased in both musical discussions and social analyses, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries as music theory evolved and societal complexities became more pronounced.