* Chapter 3: Harmony musical depth

harmony describes the ___ aspects of music.

Vertical

3 or more tones sounded together produce

Chord a harmonic structure

The progression of ___ creates a feeling of order and unity in music.

harmony

A collection of pitches arranged sequentially and descending order constitutes a

scale

how many notes are in an octave?

eight

The most common type of chord in western music is the

triad

Do melody and harmony function independently of one another ?

No, they typically interact to create a cohesive musical structure.

Can a chord be built on any note of the scale?

Yes, a chord can be constructed on each note of the scale, resulting in different chord types based on the scale degree.

The ___ serves as a home base in most western music

tonic

The first and last note in a major or minor scale is called the

Tonic

____ is the principle organization around a central tone.

Tonality is the principle organization of music around a central tone, providing a framework for harmonic structure and progression.

The tonality of a piece is determined by the ____ chosen by the composer.

scale

A chord that sounds stable or restful is called

Consonant

____ refers to an agreeable sounding combination of notes that provides a sense of relaxation and fulfillment.

Consonance

Combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution is called

Dissonance

dissonance resolves in

Consonance

Simple harmony can be created when a melody is accompanied by a long sustained tone called a ____.

Drone

Are triads in western music made up of a combination of alternating notes from a scale?

Yes, they are built using the 1st, 3rd, and 5th degrees of a scale.

Are Major and Minor the two scales that have been dominant in

western music?

Yes, they define tonal harmony and structure.

Is the development of harmony central to western music?

Yes, it plays a crucial role in the overall texture and expression of compositions.

Harmony

The simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of intervals and chords

- The most common chord in Western music is the triad

- Chords occur when three or more notes are sounded simultaneously

- Harmony is derived from scales.

chord

simultaneous combination of three or more pitches that constitute a single block of harmony

Scale

series of pitches in ascending or descending order, comprising the notes of a key

- The distance between the first and last note of a scale is called an octave.

- Most Western music is based on major and minor scales.

Octave

Interval between two notes eight diatonic pitches apart; the lower note vibrates half as fast as the upper and sounds an octave lower

- The distance between the first and last note of a scale

Triad

Common chord type, consisting of 3 pitches built on alternate notes of the scale

Triads may be built on any note of a scale by combining every other note

Tonic

The first note of the scale, or key

Tonality

Principle of organization around a tonic, or home, pitch, based on a major or minor scale.

-Each scale will never sound identical to the other scales.

Dissonance

A combination of tones that sounds discordant and unstable, in need of resolution

- Introduces conflict into music in the same way that suspense creates tension in drama.

- resolves in consonance

Consonance

Concordant or harmonious combination of pitches that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music.

Drone

Sustained sounding of one or several pitches for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics.

Intervals

distance between any two notes can occur successively or simultaneously.

What is the term for three or more tones sounded together?

Chord

What determines the tonality of a piece?

the scale chosen by the composer

How do Melody and Harmony work together?

They both constantly influence each other

Is Medieval Western chant considered a melody or a harmony?

Melody (monophonic) no harmony.

How long has the two scales in western music been dominant?

1650

The two scales: Major and Minor

What do three or more tones sounded together produce?

Chord

Melody is the ___ dimension in music, While harmony adds ___ perspective.

Horizontal, Vertical