1. pleasing combinations of musical sounds; harmonious tones played or sung together
Usage: music theory
2. agreements or harmonies between things; states of being in accord
Usage: formal

Examples

• The choir’s consonances filled the cathedral with beautiful sound.
• Perfect consonances like octaves and fifths form the foundation of Western harmony.
• The composer avoided harsh dissonances in favor of gentle consonances.
• There were striking consonances between the two philosophers’ ideas.
• The architect sought consonances between the building’s form and function.
• Musical consonances create a sense of stability and resolution.