Dissonant Intervals
Definition
Dissonant intervals are intervals that sound tense, unstable, and require resolution to consonant intervals.
Related terms
Consonant Intervals: Consonant intervals are stable and pleasant-sounding musical distances between two notes.
Resolution (in music): Resolution refers to the movement from dissonant intervals to consonant intervals, creating a sense of stability and satisfaction.
Harmonic Tension: Harmonic tension is the feeling of instability or unease created by dissonant intervals in music.
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