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What is a harmonic function?
The role a chord plays in a musical piece (Tonic, Dominant, Predominant).
Define Tonic (T) function.
The 'home' chord, providing stability and resolution.
Define Dominant (D) function.
Creates tension and pulls strongly towards the tonic.
Define Predominant (PD) function.
Creates a bridge between tonic and dominant, adding harmonic interest.
What is a subdominant chord?
IV in major, iv in minor; a common predominant chord.
What is a supertonic chord?
ii in major, ii° in minor; another predominant chord.
What does T-D-T stand for?
Tonic - Dominant - Tonic, a basic phrase structure.
What does T-PD-D-T stand for?
Tonic - Predominant - Dominant - Tonic, an expanded phrase structure.
What is voice leading?
The smooth connection of individual melodic lines in a chord progression.
What is contrary motion?
When two voices move in opposite directions.
What is the function of IV in a major key?
Predominant.
What is the function of iv in a minor key?
Predominant.
What is the function of ii in a major key?
Predominant.
What is the function of ii° in a minor key?
Predominant.
Analyze: I-IV-V-I in C major.
T-PD-D-T.
Analyze: i-iv-V-i in A minor.
T-PD-D-T.
What harmonic function typically precedes the Dominant?
Predominant.
In T-PD-D-T, what chords could fulfill the PD function in C major?
IV or ii.
In T-PD-D-T, what chords could fulfill the PD function in A minor?
iv or ii°.
What is the harmonic function of V/V?
Secondary Dominant, but can also function as a predominant chord leading to V.
In C major, what notes make up the IV chord?
F-A-C
In A minor, what notes make up the iv chord?
D-F-A
In C major, what notes make up the ii chord?
D-F-A
In A minor, what notes make up the ii° chord?
B-D-F
What is the Roman numeral for the subdominant chord in a major key?
IV
What is the Roman numeral for the subdominant chord in a minor key?
iv
What is the Roman numeral for the supertonic chord in a major key?
ii
What is the Roman numeral for the supertonic chord in a minor key?
ii°
What is a ii6 chord?
A supertonic chord in first inversion.
What is a ii°6 chord?
A diminished supertonic chord in first inversion.