What qualities are associated with dissonant harmonies?A) StabilityB) TensionC) VolatilityD) Resolution
What will be an ideal response?
B, C
A combination of notes that is considered unstable and tense, so much so that they sometimes sound as if they are fighting with each other is called a dissonance. Resolution is typically associated with consonant harmonies, because it is the movement from instability to stability that creates resolution.
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