unison

One entry found for unison.

Main Entry: uni·son
Pronunciation: 'yü-n&-s&n, -n&-z&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English unisoun, from Middle French unisson, from Medieval Latin unisonus having the same sound, from Latin uni- + sonus sound -- more at SOUND
1 a : identity in musical pitch; specifically : the interval of a perfect prime b : the state of being so tuned or sounded c : the writing, playing, or singing of parts in a musical passage at the same pitch or in octaves
2 : a harmonious agreement or union : CONCORD
- unison adjective
- in unison
1 : in perfect agreement : so as to harmonize exactly <a class reciting in unison>
2 : at the same time : SIMULTANEOUSLY