Dissonant and Harmonizing

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Dissonant adjective - Marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds.

Usage example: a dissonant chorus of noises arose from the busy construction site

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Harmonizing is an antonym for dissonant.

Nearby Word: dissonance

Harmonizing adjective - Having a pleasing mixture of notes.

Usage example: a harmonizing chorus of early-morning chirps arose from the bird-laden trees

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Dissonant is an antonym for harmonizing.

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