Chapter 21 - Tonic and Dominant, The Fundamental Relationship Flashcards
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How does a tonic function within a chord progression?
A tonic functions in a chord progression by being the home base of the key signature.
Which chord progression degree should be the goal of your piece of music, whether it be for the phrase or the entire work?
The tonic should be the goal of your piece of music.
What does a root position tonic chord typically provide in context of a piece?
A root position tonic chord typically gives a sense of finality to the passage or piece it appears in.
What 2 resolutions does a cadence usually contain?
- The resolution of the leading tone.
- The supertonic moving to the tonic.
If the supertonic appears in the bass, what chord will be present above it?
If the supertonic is in the bass, a vii0 is used.
How does an authentic cadence resolve?
An authentic cadence resolves from V —> I.
What are the 2 main types of authentic cadences?
- Perfect Authentic Cadence
- Imperfect Authentic Cadence
What is a perfect authentic cadence?
- The outer voices both end on 1.
- The bass moves from 5 to 1.
What does a perfect authentic cadence provide when it appears in context of a piece of music?
In context of a piece, perfect authentic cadences provide harmonic clarity and melodic finality. They are extremely stable.
Where are fitting placements for perfect authentic cadences in context of pieces?
Perfect authentic cadences often finish significant sections or entire pieces.
What characteristics define Imperfect Authentic Cadences?
- The soprano ends on a note other than the tonic, typically 3 or 5.
- The dominant is inverted, or a vii0 is used instead.
Where are imperfect authentic cadences typically used in context of pieces?
Imperfect authentic cadences are typically used for the internal cadences of a piece.
How are cadences typically marked in a score?
Cadences are marked by placing a half bracket over the two chords involved.
What musical characteristic defines a half cadence?
A half cadence concludes on a dominant chord in root position.
How does a half cadence usually feel in the context of a piece of music?
A half cadence contains tension and does not feel restful. The music typically wants to continue on.
What two type of phrases does a period contain?
- Antecedent phrase
- Consequent phrase
How do cadences interact with the two types of phrase types that appear in periods?
- The antecedent phrase ends with a weaker cadence, typically a half cadence.
- The consequent phrase ends with a stronger cadence, typically a perfect authentic cadence. This provides a conclusion for the entire period.
