Dissonant – Notes that sound harsh or unpleasant when played together and at the same time; unpleasant sound

(Pronounced dih-suh-nuhnt)

To remember what dissonant means, use the following mnemonic:

It was a disturbing and resonant (dissonant) sound that I found unpleasant.

Examples of dissonant in a sentence

The two notes were dissonant. 

Our voices were dissonant together. 

Any passage containing dissonant notes must be removed.