unison

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see also: UNISON

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈjunɨsən/, /ˈjunɨzən/

Noun

unison (uncountable)

1. The state of being together, in harmony, at the same time, as one, synchronized.

   Everyone moved in unison, but the sudden change in weight distribution capsized the boat.

2. (music) The simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once.

   The unison has a pitch ratio of 1:1.

Abbreviations

• (in music) P1

Translations

• German: Einklang, Gleichklang
• Russian: согла́сие

Translations

• French: unisson
• German: Unisono, Einklang
• Italian: unisono
• Russian: унисо́н

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UNISON

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Proper noun

1. (British, labor union) A public-sector trade union in the United Kingdom.

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