12 - Advanced - Harmonic Cadences Flashcards
The objective of "Harmonic Cadences" is to help you quickly and correctly identify harmonic cadences. A cadence is defined as a harmonic or melodic configuration designed to create a sense of resolution. It is a chord progression that includes at least two chords, acting as a conclusion to a phrase, section or piece of music. This deck will introduce you to the various harmonic cadences used in Western music theory. UltimateMusicTheory.com (34 cards)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
- V-I progression with both triads in root position
- Root in soprano voice of the I chord
- The strongest type of cadence, the PAC is most commonly found at structurally defining moments
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)
- V-I progression with one or both chords inverted
- And/or the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord
- vii diminished chord may replace the V chord
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Half Cadence (HC)
- Any cadence ending on the V chord
- Relatively weak progression
- Usually followed by a continuation of music
- Often used as a pause
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)
- IV-I progression
- Both triads in root position with the root in the soprano of the I chord
- Sometimes referred to as the “Amen Cadence” as it is frequently accompanying the text “Amen” in hymns
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)
- IV-I progression
- One or both chords inverted
- And/or having the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Deceptive Cadence
- V chord going to anything besides the I chord
- Because of the hanging feeling of this unresolved cadence, the deceptive cadence is considered very weak
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Half Cadence (HC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Deceptive Cadence
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Deceptive Cadence
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Half Cadence (HC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Half Cadence (HC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Deceptive Cadence
Identify the harmonic cadence.
Half Cadence (HC)
