A History of Dissonance: Counterpoints, Triads, Tensions, and Sound Masses

Date: June 12, 2024
Reviewed by: Philip Liu

The realm of dissonance has broadened over the centuries. Dissonance for one person is non-dissonance for another, depending on their personality, cultural background, and the era they live in. Here, I introduce how chords have evolved from simple intervals to complex klangfarbenharmonie.