Chordal Dissonance

Question 1

chordal dissonance

Answer 1

• when we find dissonance in the chord, in 18th century counterpoint we use this on purpose to have seventh chords to add to a piece

Question 2

the seventh chord structure and resolution (the five seven chord (V7) resolve to the root (I))

Answer 2

• the 7th in the V7 resolves down to the 3rd in the I
• the 3rd in the V7 resolves to the root in the I
• the root in the V7 resolves to the root in the I
• the 4th of the scale always resolves down to the 3rd
• the leading tone always resolves up to the tonic
• resolutions of the m7, M2, d5, and A4 in the seventh chord. (in scale degrees)
• the M7: the 4th resolves down tot he 3rd, the 5th resolves up to the tonic
• the M2: the 4th resolves down to the 3rd, the 5th carries
• the d5: the 4th resolves down to the 3rd, the 7th resolves up to the tonic
• the A4: the 4th resolves down to the 3rd, the 7th resolves up to the tonic

Question 3

dominant seventh chords (V7) are built on the _____ scale degree

Answer 3

• 5th

Question 4

the 7th of every chord must resolve

Answer 4

• down

Question 5

dissonances are created by ______ chords. the resolution of dissonant chords must resolve to _____ harmonic intervals

Answer 5

• seventh; dissonant

Question 6

an augmented 4th wants to resolve: _____ by contrary motion

Answer 6

• out