The influence of consonance–dissonance contrasts on perceived pleasantness of concluding tonic chords in short chord sequences
Published online on January 29, 2026
Abstract
Psychology of Music, Ahead of Print.
Does dissonance enhance the pleasantness of the following consonance due to the ensuing contrast? The contrast between the affective characteristics of successive stimuli is considered an important factor for the perceived pleasantness of the final ...
Does dissonance enhance the pleasantness of the following consonance due to the ensuing contrast? The contrast between the affective characteristics of successive stimuli is considered an important factor for the perceived pleasantness of the final ...