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How did Satie's approach to harmony often manifest?

  • Unresolved chords

  • Perfect cadences

  • Complex modulations

  • Standard progressions

Answer

Unresolved chords were a signature feature of Erik Satie's harmonic style. He frequently employed suspended chords, dissonant intervals, and modal harmonies, creating a sense of tension and ambiguity that challenged traditional notions of tonal resolution. This unique approach contributed to Satie's distinctive sound and influenced subsequent generations of composers, particularly within the minimalist and experimental music genres.
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