Day 13 of 365
January 13
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Music The Tritone in Music
The tritone is a musical interval spanning three whole tones that creates a dissonant, unstable sound. Medieval Christians called it 'Diabolus in Musica' (the Devil in Music) and some churches banned its use. Despite its controversial history, the tritone is now essential in blues, jazz, and heavy metal music, creating tension that resolves satisfyingly.
💡 Did you know?
The tritone appears in 'The Simpsons' theme song and the famous 'Jaws' theme!
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