Practice The Interplay of Sounds: Consonance and Dissonance - 1.3.1 | Unit 1: The Building Blocks of Sound - Elements of Music | IB Grade 9 Music
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1.3.1 - The Interplay of Sounds: Consonance and Dissonance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is consonance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of harmonious sounds in music.

Question 2

Easy

Can you give an example of dissonance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What sounds clash or feel unresolved?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of pitches does consonance involve?

  • Stable and pleasing
  • Unstable and tense
  • Random combinations

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how a happy melody sounds.

Question 2

Dissonance generally leads to which feeling?

  • Relaxation
  • Tension
  • Indifference

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the 'clashing' sound.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Using a piece of music, identify sections where the composer employs dissonance and describe the intended emotional effect.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for moments that feel unresolved or create drama within the music.

Question 2

How can understanding consonance and dissonance enhance one's ability to compose music? Provide specific strategies.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how tension can lead to a satisfying return to consonance.

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