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In C major, what key is a V-I cadence modulating to?
G major
What type of modulation occurs between C major and A minor?
Modulation to the relative minor.
What is the relationship between C major and F# major?
Distant relationship (tritone apart)
In A minor, what key is a V-i cadence modulating to?
E minor
In the key of C major, which of the following keys would be considered the MOST closely related: F# major, G major, or D# minor?
G major
What is the relationship between the keys of C major and D major?
Distant relationship (Major second apart)
What is the relationship between the keys of C major and A major?
Distant relationship (Major sixth apart)
Modulating to which type of key creates smooth transitions?
Closely related keys
Modulating to which type of key creates contrast and tension?
Distant related keys
What is the effect of modulating to a distantly related key?
Creates a sense of dissonance and instability.
In C major, what is the relationship between the I and V chords?
Tonic and Dominant.
In A minor, what is the relationship between the i and v chords?
Tonic and Dominant.
What effect does modulating to a distantly related key have?
Creates contrast, tension, and surprise.
What effect does modulating to a closely related key have?
Creates smooth transitions and a sense of cohesiveness.
What is the function of a pivot chord in modulation?
To provide a smooth transition between the original key and the new key.
Why are closely related keys often used for modulation?
They share many common tones, resulting in smoother transitions.
What creates a sense of dissonance and instability?
Modulating to a distantly related key.
What is the tritone relationship between C and what other key?
F#
What is the major second relationship between C and what other key?
D
What is the major sixth relationship between C and what other key?
A
What is the relative minor of C major?
A minor
What is the parallel minor of E major?
E minor
What is the dominant key of F major?
C major
What is the subdominant key of A major?
D major
Name a key a tritone away from D major.
G# major (or Ab major)
Name a closely related key to A minor.
C major, E minor, D minor, G major, F major
Name a distantly related key to E major.
Bb major, C minor, F# major
What is the dominant of G major?
D major
What is the relative major of F minor?
Ab major
Name the parallel key of B major.
B minor