A combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution is called

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!

the answer is letter b. false. fugue is a complex musical composition that does not occur or come together at the same time. in fact, it is composed of a number of voices or parts where the theme is introduced in one part and successively imitated in other parts.