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Almost everything else in the music was new and different. Melody lines and improvised phrases got longer, faster, and more intricate. They are often filled with color tones, chromatic notes that would cause a dissonance if held for more than a fraction of a second, but when used appropriately in the middle of a phrase impart a pleasing balance between tension and release.
How to Listen to Jazz
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