consonance (redirected from consonances)

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.

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consonance

Noun

Formal agreement or harmony

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consonance, consonancy

agreement, consistency.

See also: Agreement

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	consonance - the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words consonant rhyme rhyme, rime - correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
	2.	consonance - the property of sounding harmonious harmoniousness harmony - an agreeable sound property