The Term _____ Refers to the Quality Exhibited by a Combination

question 39

Multiple Choice

The term _____ refers to the quality exhibited by a combination of two or more notes from a scale that sounds unpleasant, or "off."

• A) dissonance
• B) consonance
• C) harmonicity
• D) dynamics

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms, creating a strong link in the molecule structure.

Fatty Acid

Organic compounds consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, important components of lipids in the body such as fats and oils, playing key roles in energy storage and cell structure.

Carbon Chain

A series of carbon atoms linked together, which can be straight, branched, or arranged in rings, forming the backbone of organic molecules.