unison
/ˈjunɨsən/IPA: /Y UW1 N AH0 S AH0 N/
noun
- 1
(acoustics) Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).
“The unison has a pitch ratio of 1:1.”
- 2
(acoustics) A sound or note having the same pitch as another, especially when used as the base note for an interval; a unison string.
- 3
The state of being in harmony or agreement; harmonious agreement or togetherness, synchronisation.
“Everyone moved in unison, but the sudden change in weight distribution capsized the boat.”
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