English dictionary · noun
unison
Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).
Meaning and definitions
- Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).
- A sound or note having the same pitch as another, especially when used as the base note for an interval; a unison string.
- The state of being in harmony or agreement; harmonious agreement or togetherness, synchronisation.
Connected roots
- uni-
one
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- universe
The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos.
- unity
the state of being united or joined as a whole
- unilateral
Done by one side only.
- unisex
Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender.
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