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This chapter examines a wide range of approaches to consonance/dissonance, focusing on four debates: the age-old sensus/ratio discussion, contrapuntal treatises, non-Western evidence from cognitive science, and evolutionary arguments.
Mar 30, 2023 · That slightly jarring feeling you get when listening to classical music is called dissonance, and it’s one of the most important tools composers use to create emotion in their music. Dissonance can be used to evoke feelings of tension, suspense, horror, or even sadness.
Dec 1, 2022 · Consonance and dissonance (C/D) are foundational concepts in Western music. We provide an extensive review of the multidisciplinary findings on C/D perception. We highlight the conceptual and methodological shortcomings of the literature.
Sep 1, 2012 · psychoacoustic theories of dissonance often follow Helmholtz and attribute it to partials (fundamental frequencies or overtones) near enough in frequency to affect the same region of the basilar membrane and therefore to cause roughness, i.e., rapid beating.
- Phil N. Johnson-Laird, Olivia E. Kang, Yuan Chang Leong
- 2012
Definition. Dissonances are musical intervals that create a sense of tension or instability, contrasting with consonances, which provide resolution and rest. They are essential in harmony and voice leading, as they drive musical progression and evoke emotional responses.
Nov 11, 2016 · Traditionally, the influence of music on emotions has been described as dichotomous. The Greeks viewed it as either mimesis, a representation of an external reality, or catharsis, a purification of the soul through an emotional experience (Cook & Dibben, 2010).
Psychoacoustic theories of dissonance often follow Helmholtz and attribute it to partials (fundamental frequencies or overtones) near enough in frequency to affect the same region of the basilar membrane and therefore to cause roughness, i.e., rapid beating.
