Csdences Flashcards
What is a cadence in music?
A cadence is a sequence of chords that brings a phrase, section, or piece of music to a close.
True or False: A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord.
True
What are the two most common types of cadences?
Perfect and imperfect cadences.
Fill in the blank: A perfect cadence is also known as a _____ cadence.
Authentic
Identify the Roman numeral for the tonic chord in a major key.
I
What is an imperfect cadence?
An imperfect cadence is a cadence that ends on the dominant chord, creating a sense of incompleteness.
Which cadence is often used to create a sense of pause or rest?
Plagal cadence.
True or False: A plagal cadence typically moves from the IV chord to the I chord.
True
What is a deceptive cadence?
A deceptive cadence is a progression that moves from the dominant (V) chord to the submediant (vi) chord instead of resolving to the tonic.
Fill in the blank: The chords in a perfect cadence usually progress from _____ to _____ in a major key.
V to I
What is the sound characteristic of a perfect cadence?
It sounds final and conclusive.
True or False: A cadence can occur at any point in a musical piece.
True
What is the function of cadences in music?
Cadences signal the end of a musical phrase or section.
Identify the cadence: V - vi.
Deceptive cadence.
What is the typical progression for an imperfect cadence?
Any chord to V.
Fill in the blank: A _____ cadence is often referred to as the ‘Amen cadence.’
Plagal
True or False: The cadence is only important in classical music.
False
What type of cadence is often used to create suspense or tension?
Deceptive cadence.
Identify the Roman numeral for the dominant chord in a major key.
V
What is the difference between a perfect cadence and an imperfect cadence?
A perfect cadence resolves to the tonic, while an imperfect cadence resolves to the dominant.
Fill in the blank: A _____ cadence typically resolves from IV to I.
Plagal
True or False: Cadences can be used to transition between different sections of a piece.
True
What is the role of cadences in establishing the key of a piece?
They help confirm the tonal center and key of the music.
Identify the cadence: IV - I.
Plagal cadence.