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Consonant chords are, roughly speaking, made up of notes that 'sound good' together, like middle C and the G above it (an interval called a fifth). Dissonant chords are combinations that sound jarring, like middle C and the C sharp above (a minor second).
- What are consonance chords examples?
- What is consonant in music?
- How does a consonant chord sound?
- What intervals are dissonances?
What are consonance chords examples?
In Western music the following intervals are considered consonant:
- Minor third—For example from C to Eb.
- Major third—For example from C to E.
- Perfect fourth—For example from C to F.
- Perfect fifth—For example from C to G.
- Minor sixth—For example from C to Ab.
- Major sixth—For example from C to A.
- Octave—For example from C to C.
What is consonant in music?
Consonance and dissonance, in music, the impression of stability and repose (consonance) in relation to the impression of tension or clash (dissonance) experienced by a listener when certain combinations of tones or notes are sounded together.
How does a consonant chord sound?
Notes that sound good together when played at the same time are called consonant. Chords built only of consonances sound pleasant and "stable"; you can listen to one for a long time without feeling that the music needs to change to a different chord.
What intervals are dissonances?
Dissonance is a combination of notes that sound unpleasant or harsh. Dissonant interval examples are major and minor seconds, tritone, and major and minor sevenths. The consonant intervals are considered the perfect unison, octave, fifth, fourth and major and minor third and sixth, and their compound forms.
