Harmony
How notes combine into chords, progressions, and vertical relationships.
10 terms
CadenceharmonyA harmonic or melodic formula that marks the end of a phrase, section, or piece.ChordharmonyThree or more notes sounded simultaneouslyConsonanceharmonyIntervals or chords perceived as stable, restful, and complete.ContrappesoharmonyA niche orchestration concept referring to the balancing of harmonic weight betw…DissonanceharmonyIntervals or chords perceived as tense, unstable, and seeking resolution.InversionharmonyThe process of flipping an interval or rearranging the notes of a chord so a dif…ResolutionharmonyThe move from a dissonant or unstable sonority to a consonant or stable oneSeventh ChordharmonyA four-note chord adding a seventh above the root to a triadSuspensionharmonyA non-chord tone held over from the previous chord, creating tensionTriadharmonyA three-note chord built from stacked thirds
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