dissonant note

Examples (10)

• The composer intentionally used a dissonant note to create a feeling of tension.
• During the rehearsal, the pianist accidentally played a dissonant note that startled everyone.
• Music theory teaches how to resolve a dissonant note into a consonant one.
• The film's horror soundtrack is filled with jarring, dissonant notes to build suspense.
• His cynical comment struck a dissonant note in the otherwise optimistic meeting.
• Her inappropriate joke was a dissonant note at the solemn memorial service.
• The protest was a dissonant note against the government's claims of widespread public support.
• The report was overwhelmingly positive, but it ended on a dissonant note by highlighting potential budget cuts.
• A single dissonant note can change the entire mood of a musical piece.
• While the team worked well, his constant complaining was a dissonant note that undermined our morale.