UNISON


Meaning of UNISON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈyü-nə-sən, -nə-zən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English unisoun, from Middle French unisson, from Medieval Latin unisonus having the same sound, from Latin uni- + sonus sound — more at sound

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : identity in musical pitch ; specifically : the interval of a perfect prime

b. : the state of being so tuned or sounded

c. : the writing, playing, or singing of parts in a musical passage at the same pitch or in octaves

2. : a harmonious agreement or union : concord

• unison adjective

- in unison

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