Both Uses of
discord
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- ...adding their discordant national anthems to the racket.
Chpt 8 (definition 1) *discordant = unpleasant sounding together
- Lord Voldemort's gift for spreading discord and enmity is very great.
Chpt 37 (definition 2) *discord = conflict and disagreement
Definitions:
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(1) (discord as in: discordant music) unpleasant sound -- especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together (though sometimes done intentionally in music)
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(2) (discord as in: discord amongst the group) conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else