* Consonance and Dissonance: These terms describe the perceived harmony or lack of harmony between musical notes. Consonant intervals (like perfect fifths, major thirds, or perfect fourths) sound pleasing and stable. Dissonant intervals (like minor seconds, major sevenths, or tritone) sound tense and unstable.
* Chords: A chord is a combination of three or more notes played simultaneously. Chords can be classified as consonant or dissonant based on the intervals they contain.
So, how do these concepts relate?
* Consonant Chords: A chord can be considered consonant if it is primarily made up of consonant intervals. Examples include major chords (containing a major third and perfect fifth above the root), minor chords (containing a minor third and perfect fifth), and diminished chords (containing a minor third and diminished fifth).
* Dissonant Chords: Chords containing many dissonant intervals are considered dissonant. Examples include augmented chords (containing a major third and augmented fifth) and diminished seventh chords (containing a minor third, diminished fifth, and minor seventh).
Therefore, you wouldn't talk about "consonant chords" but rather the consonance or dissonance of a particular chord.
Let me know if you'd like to explore specific types of chords and their harmonic qualities in more detail!