Consonance (noun)

1. The repetition of similar or identical consonant sounds in words that are close to each other.
2. The harmonious combination of sounds or tones.

Origin:

From the latin consonantia, from consonans, meaning "sounding together".

Examples:

1. The phrase "drip drop" is an example of consonance.
2. The poem uses consonance to create a musical effect.
3. The consonance of the repeated "m" sound in the phrase "summer madness" creates a sense of dreaminess.
4. The consonance in the phrase "wild and wet" creates an image of a stormy weather.
5. The consonance in the phrase "crack and creak" creates a sense of something old and deteriorating.