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dissonantly

/dɪˈsɒnəntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does dissonantly mean?

adverb

In a dissonant manner; in a way that is harsh or unpleasant to the ear. Used to describe music or sound that is unpleasantly harsh or discordant.

Example

"The musician's dissonantly clashing notes made the audience wince."

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