Music can calm, soothe, and delight. It can also provoke, disturb, bite. And for that, you need dissonance
Arts & Letters Daily • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
The author of the Arts & Letters Daily piece argues that dissonance in music is essential for evoking strong emotional responses, challenging the notion that music should primarily be harmonious and soothing. This perspective suggests that dissonance enriches the musical experience by provoking thought and deeper emotional engagement.
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