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In a lot of music I hear phrases that are very hard hitting. Forgive the vague reference but this can be heard in orchestral music where for example a timpani, violin/strings all hit together for a split second and then a brief moment of silence before bringing the rest of the orchestra back in.
It creates a feeling of tension/suspense/anger.
Is there a specific name in terms of theory for these parts in music?
This sounds like the sort of chord that is sampled as an 'orchestral hit'. It might be appropriate to use that crossover term in classical analysis. A more traditional term might be a 'tutti' - meaning 'everyone'. But that could refer to a passage, not just one dramatic chord. So shall we say 'dramatic tutti chord, followed by silence'? And even that doesn't include any element of tension or anger, it could be joyous! There certainly isn't a satisfactory one-word description. Say what you mean fully.
My music theory teacher refers to them as just "tension notes/chords" and for chords/notes that are especially dissonant, "dissonant notes/chords". For notes/chords that are altered to add tension, "tensioned chords/notes".
I don't really think there is a specific name for them. Hope this helps!
