This document discusses concepts in music theory including major-minor dissonance versus consonance, harmony between dominant and tonic notes, basso continuo which is a continuous bass line, and figured bass which are symbols above the bass line to indicate harmony. Major intervals sound stable and relaxed while minor intervals have tension and need resolution. An example given is a passage from Brahms' Symphony No. 1 that uses consonant and harmonious combinations of tones.

1. Major-minor
Major
minor

2. dissonance vs. consonance
Combination of tones that sounds discordant and unstable, in need of resolution.
Concordant or harmonious combination of tones that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music.
This majestic passage is harmonious, or consonant, providing a sense of stability in the music.
Example: Brahms, Symphony No. 1, fourth movement

3. harmony (Dominant/Tonic)

4. Basso continuo

6. figured bass