1. agreement or harmony between things
2. the repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together
Usage: literary
3. a pleasing combination of musical sounds
Usage: music

Examples

• There was perfect consonance between the team’s goals and actions.
• The poet used consonance to create a musical effect in the verse.
• The consonance of the choir’s voices filled the cathedral.
• His beliefs were in consonance with the company’s values.
• The phrase ‘pitter patter’ demonstrates consonance with repeated ‘t’ sounds.
• The musical consonance created a peaceful atmosphere.
• We need consonance between our words and deeds.