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Ch. 3: Harmony
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Interval | Distance and relationship between two pitches. |
| Chord | Simultaneous combination of three or more tones that constitute a single block of harmony. |
| Harmony | The simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of intervals and chords. |
| Scale | Series of tones in ascending or descending order; may present the notes of a key. |
| Octave | Interval between two tones seven diatonic pitches apart; the lower note vibrates half as fast as the upper and sounds an octave lower. |
| Triad | Common chord type, consisting of three pitches built on alternate tones of the scale (e.g., steps 1-3-5, or do-mi-sol). |
| Tonic | The first note of the scale or key, do. Also keynote. |
| Tonality | Principle of organization around a tonic, or home, pitch, based on a major or minor scale. |
| Dissonance | Combinations of tones that sound discordant and unstable, in need of resolution. |
| Consonance | Concordant or harmonious combination of tones that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music. |
| Drone | Sustained sounding of one or several tones for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics. |