Harmonic Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
discord
A
a chord in which certain notes clash producing an unpleasant sound
2
Q
consonance
A
notes which sound pleasant together
3
Q
dissonance
A
notes which do not sound pleasant together
4
Q
suspension
A
a note from one chord is held over to the next chord creating a discord
5
Q
passing note
A
a note that connects two consonant pitches
6
Q
vamp
A
a rhythmic accompaniment with a bass. note played on the strong beat and a chord played off the beat
7
Q
perfect cadence
A
chord V to chord I
8
Q
plagal cadence
A
chord IV to chord I. ‘Amen’
9
Q
imperfect cadence
A
chord I to chord V - unfinished feel
10
Q
interrupted cadence
A
chord V to chord IV. always ends on a minor chord
11
Q
tierce de picardie
A
the final chord in a piece of music in a minor key is changed to major
