Dominant seventhtritone "strict resolution" (in C): a dissonance of a d5 resolves stepwise inwards to a consonance of a M3 or its inversion, a dissonance of an A4, resolves stepwise outwards to a consonance of a m6.[1]Play inwardⓘ or outwardⓘRegular resolution in F major Playⓘ. One common tone, two notes move by half step motion, and one note moves by whole step motion.
Dissonance, resolution, and suspense can be used to create musical interest. Where a melody or chordal pattern is expected to resolve to a certain note or chord, a different but similarly suitable note can be resolved to instead, creating an interesting and unexpected sound. For example, the deceptive cadence.
^Benjamin, Horvit, and Nelson (2008). Techniques and Materials of Music, p.46. ISBN0-495-50054-2.