Consonance
Intervals or chords perceived as stable, restful, and complete.
Category
harmony
Origin
Latin
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About Consonance
Consonance describes the quality of sound that feels resolved, harmonious, and at rest. In traditional Western theory, the perfect unison, octave, fifth, and fourth (in certain contexts), as well as major and minor thirds and sixths, are classed as consonant intervals.
More harmony terms
Triad
View all harmonyterms →A three-note chord built from stacked thirds
InversionThe process of flipping an interval or rearranging the notes of a chord so a different note is in the bass.
ContrappesoA niche orchestration concept referring to the balancing of harmonic weight between contrasting sonorities
SuspensionA non-chord tone held over from the previous chord, creating tension
ChordThree or more notes sounded simultaneously
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