unison (Meaning)

Wordnet

unison (n)

corresponding exactly

occurring together or simultaneously

(music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves

Webster

unison (n.)

Harmony; agreement; concord; union.

Identity in pitch; coincidence of sounds proceeding from an equality in the number of vibrations made in a given time by two or more sonorous bodies. Parts played or sung in octaves are also said to be in unison, or in octaves.

A single, unvaried.

Sounding alone.

Sounded alike in pitch; unisonant; unisonous; as, unison passages, in which two or more parts unite in coincident sound.

unison Sentence Examples

  1. The orchestra played in unison, their violins soaring high above the rest of the instruments.
  2. The children sang in unison, their voices forming a harmonious chorus.
  3. The crowd cheered in unison, their voices rising in a thunderous ovation.
  4. The protestors marched in unison, their footsteps pounding the pavement.
  5. The birds chirped in unison, creating a cacophony of sound.
  6. The waves crashed against the shore in unison, their rhythmic pounding soothing to the soul.
  7. The soldiers marched in unison, their boots striking the ground with precision.
  8. The students recited their pledge in unison, their voices echoing through the hall.
  9. The congregation sang the hymn in unison, their voices blending together in a spiritual melody.
  10. The church bells rang in unison, their tolling marking the passing of another hour.

FAQs About the word unison

corresponding exactly, occurring together or simultaneously, (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octavesHarmony; agreement; concord; uni

agreement,consensus, accord,unanimity, concurrency, harmony, meeting of minds, concurrence, compliance, accession

discord,conflict, resistance, disagreement, opposition, conflict, opposition, disagreement, resistance, discord

The orchestra played in unison, their violins soaring high above the rest of the instruments.

The children sang in unison, their voices forming a harmonious chorus.

The crowd cheered in unison, their voices rising in a thunderous ovation.

The protestors marched in unison, their footsteps pounding the pavement.