The Emergence Machine

Suspension

process · Music · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

Suspension is a musical device that creates a temporary dissonance by holding a note from one chord into the next, which requires an understanding of music and harmony.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
suspension
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Harmony L8 (requires)
    Understanding harmony is essential for grasping the concept of suspension in music, which involves the temporary dissonance created by holding a note from one chord into the next.
  • Chord L10 (requires)
    A harmonic device in which a note is held from one chord into the next, creating temporary dissonance.