lyrical dissonance

IPA(Pronunciation)

(music) A mismatch between the emotions of the lyrics and the music of a song

Japanese Meaning

歌詞と音楽の感情や雰囲気が一致せず、不調和な状態。 / 歌詞が伝える感情と、楽曲の雰囲気や感情表現との間にミスマッチが生じる現象。

The song's cheerful melody created a surprising lyrical dissonance with its melancholic lyrics.

その曲の明るいメロディーは、哀しげな歌詞と音楽の感情の不一致という意外な効果を生んだ。

Sense（1）

(music) A mismatch between the emotions of the lyrics and the music of a song

lyrical dissonances

（ plural ）