Synonyms for

Unison

Verb / ˈju:nʌsʌn / / ˈju:nɪsʌn / Another word for unison — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unison means doing something together at the same time, or singing or playing an instrument in harmony.

Synonyms & similar words

harmony concord accord synchrony simultaneity simultaneousness together

Synonyms by register

Formal

accord harmony concordance agreement

Informal

together as one in sync

Literary

consonance accordance

Antonyms

discord disagreement dissonance conflict variance disunity

Common collocations

  • in unison
  • sing in unison
  • speak in unison
  • act in unison
  • move in unison
  • work in unison
  • all in unison

Word family

noun unison
adverb unisonally

Usage note

Often used in musical contexts, but also applicable to group actions or speech. 'In unison' is the most common prepositional phrase.

Example sentences

  1. The students sang in unison during the school assembly.
  2. The rowers paddled in unison to move the boat forward.
  3. The dancers moved in perfect unison, creating a beautiful performance.
  4. The band played in unison, creating a powerful sound.
  5. The athletes ran in unison to cross the finish line together.

Quotes

  • Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence. - Robert Fripp
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Music is the universal language of mankind. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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