Disharmonize (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to sound harsh and unpleasant.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her off-key singing voice would disharmonize even the most beautiful of melodies, resulting in a cacophony of sound.
- The badly tuned guitar would often disharmonize with the other instruments in the band, throwing off their rhythm.
- A single dissonant note could disharmonize an entire composition, making it unlistenable to the audience.
- The amateur soloist's slight wobble in pitch was enough to disharmonize the otherwise perfect symphony.
- The clashing musical styles would occasionally disharmonize and create jarring effects on the listeners.