- What makes an interval dissonant?
- Which interval is the most dissonant?
- What are the main differences between consonant and dissonant harmony?
- How do you identify a consonant or dissonant?
What makes an interval dissonant?
Consonant and Dissonant Intervals
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.
Which interval is the most dissonant?
The Augmented 4th, or Tritonus, which spans three whole steps in the scale, is one of the most dissonant musical intervals around.
What are the main differences between consonant and dissonant harmony?
We have two main types of harmony: dissonant and consonant. The dissonant harmony will sound jarring. Consonant harmony sounds smooth and blends naturally to our ears. Music composers combine those consonant and dissonant harmonies to make the music interesting and intriguing.
How do you identify a consonant or dissonant?
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. Notes that are dissonant can sound harsh or unpleasant when played at the same time.