False relation

The cross- state (Latin relatio non harmonica ) denotes a distributed two votes halftone or Tritonusschritt.

As chromatic Querstand is called in music theory, the chromatic succession of tones of two chords in different voices.

As diatonic Querstand (ie in C major f-h ) is called, by analogy, the succession of tones of the diatonic tritone.

Since the music theory of the Renaissance the cross state is used almost exclusively as a special means of expression to express, for example, strong emotions such as sadness or pain. Especially characteristic shows the cross stand in connection with the dissolution of the Neapolitan sixth chord Listen? / I

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