1.
dissonance; dissonant chord
In music, a combination of tones that sounds harsh or unstable.
この曲は不協和音が多い。
This piece has a lot of dissonance.
不協和音が緊張感を生み出している。
The dissonance creates a sense of tension.
現代音楽では意図的に不協和音を使うことが多い。
In modern music, dissonance is often used intentionally.
2.
discord; friction; conflict
Figuratively, a lack of harmony in relationships or situations.
チームに不協和音が生じている。
Discord has arisen within the team.
政府内の不協和音が報道された。
Friction within the government was reported.
新しいリーダーの方針をめぐって組織に不協和音が広がった。
Discord spread through the organization over the new leader's policies.
KANJI:
不 (non-) + 協和 (harmony) + 音 (sound)
Literal: "non-harmony sound"
MUSICAL VS. FIGURATIVE:
- Musical: a chord that creates tension needing resolution
- Figurative: conflict or disagreement, especially in organizations
OPPOSITE:
- 協和音 - consonance, harmony
COLLOCATIONS:
- 不協和音が生じる (discord arises)
- 不協和音を奏でる (to create dissonance/discord)
Related Words
Antonym:
協和音 (consonance, harmony)