Definitions

1. noun

The quality of having a pleasing or harmonious sound when words are pronounced together, especially in poetry or music.

“The poet’s use of consonance added a musical quality to the verse.”

2. noun

The state of agreement or correspondence between two or more things, especially in their sounds or forms.

“There was a consonance between the two speeches, as they both called for unity.”

3. noun

A similarity or correspondence in sound between two or more words or parts of words.

“The consonance between ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ is an example of alliteration.”

4. noun

A similarity or correspondence in meaning between two or more words or phrases.

“There was a consonance between the two phrases, as they both referred to the same concept.”