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The synonyms of “Unison” are: at the same time, at one and the same time, at once, at the same moment, as one, in concert, in chorus
Unison as a Noun
Definitions of "Unison" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unison” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Coincidence in pitch of sounds or notes.
- Two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves.
- Occurring together or simultaneously.
- Corresponding exactly.
- Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
- (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves.
- A combination of notes, voices, or instruments at the same pitch or (especially when singing) in octaves.
Synonyms of "Unison" as a noun (7 Words)
as one | A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar. |
at once | 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos. |
at one and the same time | A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium. |
at the same moment | 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos. |
at the same time | 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos. |
in chorus | A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot. |
in concert | A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot. |
Usage Examples of "Unison" as a noun
- The two spoke in unison.
- Marching in unison.
- ‘Yes, sir,’ said the girls in unison.
- Singing in unison.
- Good unisons are formed by flutes, oboes, and clarinets.
- The flutes play in unison with the violas.
Associations of "Unison" (30 Words)
acoustic | Of or relating to the science of acoustics. Acoustic tiles. |
cantata | A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra. |
choir | The part of a cathedral or large church between the high altar and the nave used by the choir and clergy. A clarinet choir. |
choral | Engaged in or concerned with singing. A choral scholar. |
chorale | A musical composition consisting of or resembling a harmonized version of a chorale. |
chorus | A section of text spoken by the chorus in drama. The orchestra lacked polish and the chorus were inclined to rush ahead regardless. |
concert | Arrange (something) by mutual agreement or coordination. A concert pianist. |
consonance | The property of sounding harmonious. The abrupt quality of the sound is echoed in the final t consonance of discreet and shut. |
harmony | A harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole. Man and machine in perfect harmony. |
honeyed | With honey added. As the wine matures it becomes more honeyed. |
hum | Sound with a monotonous hum. The refrigerator is humming. |
lyrical | (of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer’s emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way. The dancer s lyrical performance. |
madrigal | Sing madrigals. The group was madrigaling beautifully. |
mellifluous | (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear. Her low mellifluous voice. |
melodious | Pleasant-sounding. The melodious chant of the monks. |
musical | Characterized by or capable of producing music. They burst out into rich musical laughter. |
orchestra | The part of a theatre where the orchestra plays typically in front of the stage and on a lower level. |
perfect | The perfect tense. Equity will not perfect an imperfect gift. |
performing | The performance of a part or role in a drama. |
philharmonic | A large orchestra; can perform symphonies. The most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air. |
playing | The act of playing a musical instrument. |
rhapsody | (in ancient Greece) an epic poem adapted for recitation. Rhapsodies of praise. |
singing | The act of singing vocal music. The singing of hymns in Latin. |
solfege | A voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable. |
sonata | A composition for an instrumental soloist often with a piano accompaniment typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form. |
sonorous | Capable of producing a deep or ringing sound. He relished the sonorous words of condemnation. |
super | An extra unwanted or unimportant person a supernumerary. A super experiment. |
symphonic | Relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony. Symphonic and chamber music. |
symphony | A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra. Autumn is a symphony of texture and pattern. |
techno | A style of fast heavy electronic dance music usually without vocals. |