16d • Music Theory
The Listener Knows What’s Coming—Make Them Wait
Great composers understand expectation.
The listener often knows:
- Where the harmony wants to go
- Where the melody wants to land
- When the beat wants to hit
Tension is created by delay, not denial.
Challenge
Take a moment that should resolve.
Delay it by:
- One extra beat
- One extra measure
- One repeated gesture
- One unexpected harmony
Discussion
Did delaying increase or weaken the impact?
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The Listener Knows What’s Coming—Make Them Wait
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