scoliotone

/sɒlɪəˈtoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical tone that is produced by a scoliosis of a stringed instrument, resulting in a pitch that is out of tune.

“The musician’s scoliotone caused the entire orchestra to go off-key during the performance.”

Synonyms

  • cacophony
  • discord

Antonyms

  • consonance
  • harmony