APFIVE In what way does the use of seventh chords in classical styles differ from their application in jazz, and how does this reflect the evolution of harmonic complexity in Western music?
Seventh chords in classical music are always resolved, while in jazz they are left unresolved, indicating a complete abandonment of traditional voice leading.
Classical styles exclusively use dominant seventh chords, while jazz incorporates all types of seventh chords, showing a shift towards modal harmony.
Classical styles use seventh chords melodically, while jazz uses them harmonically, demonstrating a move from horizontal to vertical thinking in music.
Classical styles use seventh chords primarily for functional harmony and resolution, while jazz employs them as stable sonorities and for coloristic effects, reflecting increased tolerance for dissonance.
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