Define SATB.
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass - the four main vocal parts in choral music, arranged from highest to lowest.
What is four-part harmony?
A musical texture where four voices (SATB) each have their own melody that harmonizes with the others.
Define voice leading.
How individual melodic lines move in relation to each other, creating smooth and interesting textures.
What does realizing a figured bass mean?
Taking figured bass notation and turning it into fully voiced four-part harmony.
Define tendency tones.
Notes that have a strong pull to resolve in a specific direction (e.g., leading tone to tonic).
Define SATB.
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass - the four main vocal parts in choral music, arranged from highest to lowest.
What is four-part harmony?
A rich sound created by four voices, each with its own melody that harmonizes with the others.
Define voice leading.
How individual melodic lines move in relation to each other to create smooth and interesting textures.
What is Roman Numeral Analysis?
Figuring out each chord's diatonic function and inversion within a key.
What does 'realizing a figured bass' mean?
Taking figured bass notation and turning it into fully voiced four-part harmony.
Define tendency tones.
Notes that have a strong pull to resolve in a specific direction (e.g., leading tone to tonic).
What is the primary motion guideline for the soprano line?
Primarily stepwise motion; avoid excessive leaps.
What should you do with common tones between chords?
Keep common tones in the same voice when possible.
What is the SATB order?
Maintaining the order of Soprano-Alto-Tenor-Bass from high to low to avoid voice crossing.
Why are parallel fifths and octaves avoided?
They create a harmonically bland and uninteresting sound.
How should the leading tone resolve in the soprano voice?
Always resolve upwards by step to the tonic.
What is a general guideline for doubling notes in triads?
Double the root of the triad whenever possible.
What should you avoid doubling?
Avoid doubling tendency tones, like the leading tone or chordal seventh.
What is the spacing rule for upper voices (SAT)?
Spacing between soprano, alto, and tenor should generally be less than an octave.
What is the acceptable leap for bass lines?
Thirds, perfect fourths/fifths, sixths, octaves, and descending diminished fifths (if resolved).
What should you do after an octave leap in the bass line?
Change direction after an octave leap.
What is the exception to the 'avoid parallel 5ths/8ves' rule?
I - V 4/3 - I6 progression.
