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What is a resolution?

A. When notes disagree in sound.
B. When notes agree in sound.
C. When the harmony changes from a dissonant chord to off key.
D. When the harmony changes from a dissonant chord to a consonant chord.

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Answer:

D. When the harmony changes from a dissonant chord to a consonant chord.

Step-by-step explanation:

Resolution in western tonal music theory is the move of a note or chord from dissonance to a consonance. Dissonance, resolution, and suspense can be used to create musical interest.

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