dissonant arrangements
[dɪˈsoʊnənt əˈreɪndʒmənts]
noun phrasepl: dissonant arrangements
arranjos dissonantes
1. Musical compositions or orchestrations that deliberately use clashing or discordant notes and chords that lack harmony or consonance
The composer's dissonant arrangements challenged traditional musical expectations.
Os arranjos dissonantes do compositor desafiaram as expectativas musicais tradicionais.
2. In a broader context, situations, ideas, or elements that are incongruous, contradictory, or in conflict with each other
The dissonant arrangements of colors in the painting created an unsettling visual effect.
Os arranjos dissonantes de cores na pintura criaram um efeito visual perturbador.
The term is primarily used in musical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In contemporary usage, it has extended to describe any situation where elements clash or contradict. In Brazilian and Portuguese music education, 'arranjos dissonantes' refers to avant-garde or modern compositions that intentionally break from traditional harmonic rules. This term is particularly relevant in discussions of 20th-century classical music, jazz, and contemporary composition.
NYC Slang
clashing vibes; off-key situation
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