Harmony Flashcards
1
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Chromatic
A
Notes that don’t belong to the current key; the opposite of diatonic.
2
Q
Consonant
A
A combination of notes providing a pleasing sound when played together; the opposite of dissonant.
3
Q
Diatonic
A
Music using just the notes of the home key; the opposite of chromatic.
4
Q
Dissonant
A
A combination of notes producing a clashing sound when played together; opposite of consonant.
5
Q
Drone
A
One or more notes held or repeated throughout an extended passage of music.
6
Q
Pedal
A
A sustained or regularly repeated note, usually heard in the bass while harmony above changes between various chords. usually the pedal note is tonic or dominant.
7
Q
Tierce de picardie
A
A major chord used to end a piece of music in a minor key.
