A resemblance in sound between two words, or an initial rhyme (see also Alliteration). Consonance can also refer to shared consonants, whether in sequence (“bed” and “bad”) or reversed (“bud” and “dab [..]

agreementThere's a consonance among the members of the group.The election was conducted in consonance with the constitution.

early 15c., "agreement among persons," from Old French consonance (12c.) "consonance, rhyme," from Latin consonantia "harmony, agreement," from consonantem (nominative co [..]

Groups of tones that are harmonious when sounded together as in a chord.

A special type of alliteration in which the repeated pattern of consonants is marked by changes in the intervening vowels--i.e., the final consonants of the stressed syllables match each other but the [..]

n. The state or quality of being in accord with.

Repetition of consonantal sounds to make a pattern, usually in verse.

Agreement between opinion and actions.

 – use of consonants for rhyming

An “almost rhyme” in which consonants agree but the vowels that precede them differ. Example: word/lord, slip/slop.

noun. 1. the quality of peace and unity between factors. 2. with regard to communication, unity between intent and content. 3. with regard to social psychology, the level to which the parts of one [..]

An accord of sounds sweet and pleasing to the ear as opposed to dissonance. Perfect consonances are the perfect  fourth, perfect fifth, and octave, imperfect consonances are the major and minor thirds [..]

The effect created when words share the same stressed consonant sounds but where the vowels differ. Single consonance occurs when two words share one set of consonants e.g. 'brick' and & [..]

harmony; agreement; lack of discordance

(n) the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words(n) the property of sounding harmonious

harmonic intervals (thirds, forths, fifths, sixths, and octaves) which produce a sense of repose; harmony which consists only or mainly of these intervals.

[0,1] any sound that carries little or no specific expectation for its continuance, and is perceived as logical.

The subjective experience of pleasantness, euphoniousness, smoothness, fusion, or relaxedness evoked by sounds. The subject of consonance and dissonance has a long history and many theories have been advanced. Some theories relate dissonance to cultural conditioning. Other theories relate dissonance to musical context. At least eleven classes of th [..]

an entirely subjective term that is applied to combinatons of pitches considered, depending upon the time period, to be pleasing to the ear.

A simultaneous sounding of tones that produces a feeling of rest, i.e., a feeling that there is no need for further resolution. See DISSONANCE

the perceived stability of two or more “tones”. See also: “dissonance”, “chord”, “triad”, “tone”.

the repetition of consonants or consonant patterns, especially at the ends of words. Same as "consonant rhyme." See also: alliteration, assonance, parechesis.

Similarity of the messages (content) disseminated by the mainstream mass media.

A kind of alliteration, consonance happens when consonant sounds are repeated. While the consonants stay the same, the vowels can change. Stella levels the laughter with an alarming leer. Hear all tho [..]