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nonunison

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English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ unison.

Noun

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nonunison (uncountable)

  1. Lack of unison.
    • 2004, Todd S. Jenkins, Free Jazz and Free Improvisation: An Encyclopedia, page 91:
      The first sounds heard in "Free Jazz" are rapid nonunison lines from all involved, stopped abruptly by long tones that clash in pitch and immediately change the music's aura.