unison — the simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech by a group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech by a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːnɪsən/
Example Sentences
- The choir sang 'Happy Birthday' in unison, but it sounded more like a zombie apocalypse.
- When the teacher asked who forgot their homework, twenty hands shot up in unison.
- The orchestra played in perfect unison during the finale.
unison
NOUN[/ˈjuːnɪsən/]
the simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech by a group
The choir sang in perfect unison, every voice blending into one sound.
In prison, their unison defies comparison!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'unisonus', composed of 'uni' (one) and 'sonus' (sound), literally meaning 'one sound'. Originally used in music to describe performance in the same pitch or tone, the term later broadened to mean general agreement or harmony.
Breakdown
uni- (one) + -sonus (sound). The Latin 'unisonus' combines the prefix 'uni' denoting singularity with 'sonus' meaning sound or tone.
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📝Examples
“The choir sang 'Happy Birthday' in unison, but it sounded more like a zombie apocalypse.”
“When the teacher asked who forgot their homework, twenty hands shot up in unison.”
“The orchestra played in perfect unison during the finale.”
“All the cats turned their heads in unison when they heard the can opener.”
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