How do you approach consonance/dissonance when making music?

1. How is consonance and dissonance used in music?
2. What is an example of consonance in music?
3. How do you know if a song is consonant or dissonant?

How is consonance and dissonance used 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.

What is an example of consonance in music?

Consonance in music, is when a combination of notes sounds pleasant. Examples of consonant intervals is music played in unison, major and minor thirds, perfect fourths and fifths, major and minor sixths, and octaves. ... Dissonant interval examples are major and minor seconds, tritone, and major and minor sevenths.

How do you know if a song is consonant or dissonant?

Consonance – 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). Dissonance - Dissonant chords are combinations that sound jarring, like middle C and the C sharp above (a minor second).