For example, a student could play a drum in an empty closet and then again when it is full of clothing. Transitional material might foreshadow upcoming material or include a change of tonality from major to minor. Transitions might be subtle and difficult to notice initially or very prominent in order to attract attention. Tension and Resolution Tension can be created in music through the use of many different elements. For example, a building of dynamics, a rising of a melodic line, or the use of more dissonant harmony could all lead to an increase in tension.
Resolution is a common occurrence after the building of tension.
This involves the manipulation of the elements to create a sense of release or relaxation. Resolution might be created by a change in dynamics, a change in height of melody, or movement from dissonant to consonant harmony. In many forms of music, tension builds to a climatic peak and is followed by a brief concluding resolution to finish the work. The elements, ideas and principles are combined in such a way that all are essential to the product. Alteration of any part of the creation changes the effect.