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consonance

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con·so·nance  (kns-nns)
n.
1. Agreement; harmony; accord.
2.
a. Close correspondence of sounds.
b. The repetition of consonants or of a consonant pattern, especially at the ends of words, as in blank and think or strong and string.
3. Music A simultaneous combination of sounds not requiring resolution to another combination of sounds for finality of effect and conventionally regarded as harmonious or pleasing.

consonance
Noun
Formal agreement or harmony

consonance, consonancy
agreement, consistency.
See also: Agreement
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.consonance - the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
rhyme, rime - correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
2.consonance - the property of sounding harmonious
harmony - an agreeable sound property

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Everything was in consonance with my mood; everything seemed fair and spring-like.
Happy are they who can act in consonance with their own delicate sentiments, and rest satisfied with the knowledge that their motives are understood by those whom it is their greatest desire to please
This self-effacement in both directions had been quite in consonance with her independent character of desiring nothing by way of favour or pity to which she was not entitled on a fair consideration of her deserts.
 
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