Definitions
- Referring to a lack of harmony or agreement between two or more things. - Describing a musical term that refers to a combination of sounds that are not pleasing to the ear. - Talking about a psychological term that refers to the discomfort or tension caused by holding two conflicting beliefs or values.
- Referring to a lack of agreement or harmony between people or groups. - Describing a musical term that refers to a combination of sounds that clash or are unpleasant to the ear. - Talking about a general term that refers to any kind of disagreement or conflict.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a lack of harmony or agreement.
- 2Both words can be used in musical contexts.
- 3Both words can be used to describe conflicts or disagreements.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words can be used as nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Musical usage: Dissonance refers specifically to a combination of sounds that are not pleasing to the ear, while discord can refer to any combination of sounds that clash or are unpleasant.
- 2Psychological usage: Dissonance is used in psychology to describe the tension caused by conflicting beliefs or values, while discord does not have a specific psychological meaning.
- 3Connotation: Dissonance is often associated with complexity and sophistication in music, while discord is associated with chaos and lack of harmony.
- 4Usage frequency: Discord is more commonly used than dissonance in everyday language.
Remember this!
Dissonance and discord both refer to a lack of harmony or agreement, but they have some differences. Dissonance is often used in musical and psychological contexts, while discord is a more general term that can be used to describe any kind of conflict or disagreement. Additionally, dissonance is associated with complexity and sophistication, while discord is associated with chaos and lack of harmony.
