Krumhansl and Kessler (1982) conducted an experiment in which participants had to rate how well various single notes "fit" with chords from various scales. The results showed that notes belonging to:
A) the same scale as the chord had a higher rating than the notes that belonged to a different scale.
B) the same scale as the chord had a higher rating than the notes of the chord itself.
C) the same scale as the chord had a lower rating than the notes that belonged to a different scale.
D) a different scale as the chord had a higher rating than the notes of the chord itself.

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Krumhansl and Kessler's experiment found that notes belonging to the same scale as the chord were rated as fitting better with the chord than notes from a different scale, demonstrating the perceived musical congruence between scales and chords.

Krumhansl and Kessler (1982) Conducted an Experiment in Which Participants