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What is the function of a ⅶ°7 chord?
Dominant substitute or tonic prolongation.
What is the function of a ⅶø7 chord?
Dominant substitute or tonic prolongation.
In what position is ⅶ°7 usually used in a ⅶ°7-I cadence?
Root position.
What is the best practice when writing a ii7 chord in first inversion?
Ensure all chord tones are present
Define stepwise motion.
Movement between two adjacent notes in a musical scale.
What is a leading-tone seventh chord?
A seventh chord built on the leading tone of a scale, functioning as a dominant substitute.
Define tonic prolongation.
The extension of the tonic chord's presence through other chords, often with stepwise voice leading.
What is a cadence?
A harmonic and melodic progression that creates a sense of closure.
Define authentic cadence.
A cadence consisting of a V-I (or vii°-I) progression, creating a strong sense of resolution.
What is a half cadence?
A cadence ending on the V chord, creating a pause rather than a full stop.
Define deceptive cadence.
A cadence progressing from V-vi, creating a surprise and prolonging tension.
What is a plagal cadence?
A cadence progressing from IV-I, providing a weaker resolution.
Define voice crossing.
When two voices exchange their positions, such as the alto singing higher than the soprano.
What is parallel motion?
When two voices move in the same direction by the same interval.
Define stepwise motion.
Movement between two adjacent notes in a musical scale.
What is a leading-tone seventh chord?
A seventh chord built on the leading tone of a scale (ⅶ°7 or ⅶø7).
Define tonic prolongation.
The extension of the tonic chord's presence through other chords while maintaining a sense of tonic.
What is a cadence?
A harmonic or melodic configuration that creates a sense of resolution or closure.
Define authentic cadence.
A cadence consisting of a V-I (or V7-I) progression, providing a strong sense of resolution.
Define half cadence.
A cadence that ends on the V chord, creating a pause or incomplete feeling.
Define deceptive cadence.
A cadence that progresses from V to vi (or another unexpected chord), creating a sense of surprise.
Define plagal cadence.
A cadence that progresses from IV to I, often described as a gentle or 'amen' cadence.
Define voice crossing.
When two voices exchange their positions on the staff, violating the proper SATB order.
Define parallel fifths.
The movement of two voices from one perfect fifth to another perfect fifth.
Define parallel octaves.
The movement of two voices from one perfect octave to another perfect octave.