Definition of unison
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
in unison
1
: in perfect agreement : so as to harmonize exactly
a class reciting in unison
2
: at the same time : simultaneously
unison
adjectiveDefinition of unison (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: identical in musical pitch
unison singing a unison passage accompanied by unison strings
2
: producing pitches ordinarily associated with the keys played
one of the organ's unison stops
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