Dissonant counterpoint
(DI-suh-nent Kouhn-ter-poynt)
Counterpoint that makes significant use of dissonance more than consonance.
SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLES:
- Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, II
- W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 2, Track 8
- Hindemith: Sonata for Bass, Tuba, and Piano, III
- W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 2, Track 13
- Aleatory counterpoint:
Lutoslawski: Symphony No. 3 - W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 3, Track 69
- Shostakovich: Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano, Op. 67, No. 2, I (opening of second section)
- W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 1, Track 37
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