quartal harmony KWAR-tul HAR-mah-nee Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition In organum, or in any harmonic system, quartal harmony is that harmony based upon the interval of a fourth. Most Western music is based on the interval of a third (tertian harmony). Quartal harmony is also used in some 20th century music. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-20 18:02:52
