The smallest harmonic unit is made up of three pitches called a chord.

The smallest harmonic unit is made up of three pitches called a chord. The smallest harmonic unit is NOT made up of three pitches called a chord. The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment. The following excerpt represents a melody without harmonic accompaniment.

1. What is the smallest harmonic unit?
2. What are three pitches sounding together called?
3. What is the harmony like is it mainly consonant or mainly dissonant?
4. What do we call harmonies with pitches that clash and create tension *?

What is the smallest harmonic unit?

True/False: The smallest harmonic unit is made up of two pitches with different letter names sounding together. When two simultaneous pitches of the same letter name are sounded together, the result is not a harmony, but unison.

What are three pitches sounding together called?

Chord Three or more pitches sounded together. Chord progression Series of chords sounding in succession; certain progressions are typical in particular styles/genres of music.

What is the harmony like is it mainly consonant or mainly dissonant?

Consonant harmonies are a combination of pitches in a chord which are agreeable or easy to listen to and make pleasing sounds. Dissonant harmonies are a combination of pitches in a chord which are relatively harsh and grating.

What do we call harmonies with pitches that clash and create tension *?

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.