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Why is the 7th scale degree raised in harmonic minor?
To create a strong leading tone and a V-i resolution.
What is the function of the raised 7th in harmonic minor?
Creates a stronger pull to the tonic.
What is the function of the submediant in minor?
Transitional.
What is the function of the mediant in minor?
Transitional.
Why is the 7th scale degree raised in the harmonic minor scale?
To create a strong leading tone, which creates a half-step resolution to the tonic.
What is the function of the raised 7th in a minor key?
To create a major V chord for a strong V-i resolution.
Define 'parallel key'.
Major and minor key sharing the same tonic.
Define 'relative minor'.
Minor key sharing the same key signature as a major key; tonic is a minor third below the major key's tonic.
What is a natural minor scale?
A minor scale with the pattern W-H-W-W-H-W-W.
What is a harmonic minor scale?
A natural minor scale with a raised 7th scale degree.
What is a melodic minor scale?
A minor scale with raised 6th and 7th degrees ascending, and reverts to natural minor descending.
Define 'leading tone'.
The 7th scale degree of a scale, especially when it is a half step below the tonic.
What is the tonic?
The first scale degree; the tonal center.
What is the supertonic?
The second scale degree.
What is the mediant?
The third scale degree.
What is the subdominant?
The fourth scale degree.
What is the dominant?
The fifth scale degree.
What is the submediant?
The sixth scale degree.