Main Entry: dis·so·nance

Pronunciation: \ˈdi-sə-nən(t)s\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : lack of agreement; especially : inconsistency between the beliefs one holds or between one's actions and one's beliefs — compare cognitive dissonance b : an instance of such inconsistency or disagreement
2 : a mingling of discordant sounds; especially : a clashing or unresolved musical interval or chord