dissonant

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Jerry Goldsmith’s diaphanous “Alien” score may not be instantly recognizable, but the dissonant orchestral sequences establish a mood that continues through the music featured in its sequels.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

The striking “Porcelana,” about enduring pain for fleeting pleasure, has a woozy, dissonant arrangement that mixes woodwinds, shrieking strings, and skittering percussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Standout tracks we noted included the dissonant “Yuk Foo” and the sassy hit “Don’t Delete the Kisses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Experts say that the merger strikes a dissonant chord from a branding perspective too.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

Princesse wanted to paint the sound that came out of the shell, a moan like a call to a distant ship, an SOS with a dissonant melody.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat