Consonance Quote by Jean-Philippe Rameau
““Even nature is concerned, for it leads us to choose the third as the sole consonance which may makeup for the harshness of the dissonance. The third despite its imperfection becomes the sole object of our desire after a dissonance and gives new charm to the perfect chord. It is for this reason that the rule for resolving””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Traité de l'harmonie réduite à ses principes naturels, 1722
The third interval resolves dissonance, offering imperfect yet desirable harmony, showing value in imperfection.
In simple terms: The third note eases tension and adds charm.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfect solutions for harmony.
Themes
music
harmony
resolution
imperfection
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- composition
- performance
- education
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
theory
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imperfection enhance art?
- When is a perfect chord less effective?
A Different Perspective
Not all dissonances resolve neatly.
![“To me, that ugliness, that grotesqueness - that's the essence [of life]. That's where you realize, it's not about all the consonance and the harmony. It's all the parts that are wrong that help explain why we're drawn to something - what the mystery is - just as much as the beautiful things.” quote by Carrie Brownstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1a/carrie-brownstein-1580_beautiful_to-me-that-ugliness-that-grotesqueness-t_1087725.jpg)
