Chords

Question 1

What are the 4 functions of the dominant V?

Answer 1

1. The goal in a Half Cadence to mark an inconclusive point of arrival
2. The penultimate chord in a PAC or IAC to mark a conclusive point of arrival
3. The dominant chord within a passage to provide harmonic motion
4. An expanded harmony or actual key, arching over a large span of time

Question 2

What are the 7 I-V-I Soprano Idioms?

Answer 2

• 1-7-1
• 1-2-1
• 1-2-3
• 3-2-1
• 3-2-3
• 3-7-1
• 5-5-5

Question 3

Define the four chord members of the V7 chord (root - 7th)

Answer 3

• Root
• 3rd
• 5th
• 7th

Question 4

Define the four scale degrees in a V7 chord (5 - 4)

Answer 4

• scale degree 5
• scale degree 7
• scale degree 2
• scale degree 4

Question 5

Relate the scale degrees to the chord members in a V7 chord

Answer 5

• Root - scale degree 5
• 3rd - scale degree 7
• 5th - scale degree 2
• 7th - scale degree 4