Also means
a stable, pleasant-sounding combination of notes
Usage Note
Konsonanz is the perceived stability of certain intervals (octave, fifth, third). It contrasts with Dissonanz and forms the basis of tonal music's tension-and-release dynamic. What counts as consonant varies historically.
Examples
"Das Stück endet in ruhiger Konsonanz – alle Spannung löst sich auf."
Natural Translation
The piece ends in calm consonance – all tension resolves.
Literal Translation
The piece ends in calm consonance – all tension resolves-itself.
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