Ascending seconds sequences are a series of chords or melodic intervals that move upward in seconds. They create tension and can lead to strong resolutions.
Related terms
Descending Thirds Sequences: A series of chords or melodic intervals that move downward in thirds.
Chromaticism: The use of pitches outside the diatonic scale to add color and tension to music.
Modulation: The process by which the tonal center shifts from one key to another within a piece.