Secondary Chords in Basic Phrases

Question 1

big idea

Answer 1

• concept of secondary functioning chords for any chord

- “when you see an accidental, what is it there for?”

Question 2

other secondary possibilities

Answer 2

• V/vi and the /vi
• • expand the tonic phrase
• • V/vi still sounds like an isolated V-i
• • when the vii is added, it creates a new leading tone
• others are used, this is just an example

Question 3

primary role

Answer 3

• the primary role of the secondary dominant or leading tone is to highlight (strengthen) an individual harmony within the basic phrase progression, while leaving the overall direction of the phrase unchanged
• all but the chords may be tonicized
• diminished and augmented chords cannot be tonicized

Question 4

how to identify

Answer 4

• if you can hear a dominant-tonic (V-I) relationship, you can identify secondary function chords
• the temporary leading tone is the accidental (unless you are tonicizing IV, the leading tone is in the key signature. we need to make it a dominant seventh chord to make it work
• work on merging the two skills
• raised thirds or minor triads or lowered dominant seventh chord tones, and also the raised root of a major triad (making it diminished) are all good indicators

Question 5

the primary function of secondary dominants/leading tones is to ________________

Answer 5

• accentuate and strengthen individual harmonies without changing the overall structure of the music

Question 6

the only secondary chords we use are secondary dominants: V/V or viio/V

Answer 6

• false

Question 7

when identifying secondary chords, ______ are what you need to keep an eye out for

Answer 7

• accidentals

Question 8

if in C Major you run into a chord spelled E-G-Bb-D what would you label it?

Answer 8

• viio7/IV

Question 9

if in G Major you run into a chord spelled B-D#-F#-A what would you label it?

Answer 9

• V7/vi

Question 10

tonicization is

Answer 10

• when a chord is temporarily made to sound like tonic