unison

CEFRB2

/ˈjunɪsən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The same time, sound, or action by several people.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A sound or note having the same pitch as another, especially when used as the base note for an interval; a unison string.

Examples

  • The monks chanted a mantra in unison.

  • We said in unison that we didn't agree to the suggestion.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈjunɪzən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).

  2. The state of being in harmony or agreement; harmonious agreement or togetherness, synchronisation.

  3. Two or more voices speaking or singing the same words together.

More examples

In context

  • Everyone moved in unison, but the sudden change in weight distribution capsized the boat.

  • The unison has a pitch ratio of 1:1.

  • The young principal timpanist, Timothy Genis, was superb throughout, though his sidekick timpanist sometimes lagged in the final unisons.

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Origin

noun

Since 1993. Created as a play on unison, as the united workers act in unison.