When the ratios of two or more distinct tones are simple fractions, the combination is a __________________ and is judged to be __________________.
A) dissonance; pleasant
B) dissonance; unpleasant
C) consonance; pleasant
D) consonance; unpleasant

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When the ratios of two or more distinct tones are simple fractions, the combination is a consonance and is judged to be pleasant. This is because the frequencies of the tones are related by whole number ratios, which creates a sense of harmony and stability in the sound.

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