1. Music that contains harsh, unpleasant, or clashing sounds; music lacking harmony or consonance
The contemporary composer's dissonant music challenged traditional audiences.
A música dissonante do compositor contemporâneo desafiou o público tradicional.
2. Music characterized by intervals or chords that create tension and require resolution
The film's soundtrack used dissonant music to evoke anxiety and unease.
A trilha sonora do filme usou música dissonante para evocar ansiedade e desconforto.