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What is the function of the V chord?
Creates tension and a desire to resolve to the tonic.
What is the function of the IV chord?
Creates a sense of stability, often leading to V or I.
What is the function of the vii° chord?
Creates a strong pull towards the tonic due to the leading tone.
In C Major, what chord is the IV?
F Major
In G Major, what chord is the V?
D Major
In D Major, what chord is the I?
D Major
In F Major, what chord is the V?
C Major
In A Major, what chord is the IV?
D Major
In E Major, what chord is the V?
B Major
In B Major, what chord is the IV?
E Major
In C Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on G?
V
In C Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on D?
ii
In G Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on D?
V
In G Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on A?
ii
In D Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on A?
V
In D Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on E?
ii
In F Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on C?
V
In F Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on G?
ii
In A Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on E?
V
In A Major, what is the Roman numeral for the chord built on B?
ii
What is a major scale?
A diatonic scale with a characteristic pattern of whole and half steps, typically sounding bright and cheerful.
What is a diatonic scale?
A scale containing only notes belonging to the key without chromatic alterations.
What is an octave?
The interval between two notes with the same letter name, one being twice the frequency of the other.
Define 'diatonic'.
A note that is part of the major scale.
Define 'chromatic'.
A note that is not part of the major scale.
What is the tonic?
The first degree of the scale, the home base and most stable note.
What is the dominant?
The fifth degree of the scale, creating tension and a desire to return to the tonic.
What is the leading tone?
The seventh degree of the scale, a half step below the tonic, creating a strong pull towards it.
What is a key signature?
Sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff indicating the key of a piece.
What is the circle of fifths?
A visual tool showing relationships between major keys, helping to remember sharps/flats in each key.