What is the mediant chord?
The chord built on the third scale degree.
What is tonic prolongation?
Expanding the tonic function using other chords.
Define 'predominant' in harmonic function.
Creates tension and leads to the dominant.
What is tonicization?
Borrowing chords from another key for a short time.
What is modulation?
Establishing a new key as the 'home' key.
Define 'non-functional' chord.
A chord that doesn't create a strong pull to another chord.
What is a 'weak' chord in harmonic terms?
A chord that doesn't have a strong pull towards any other chord.
What is a 'dominant' chord?
A chord that heightens tension, strongly pulls to the tonic.
What is a 'tonic' chord?
Our home base, provides stability.
What is a 'submediant' chord?
Weak predominant or tonic prolongation.
What is the function of iii in I-iii?
Tonic prolongation.
What is the function of III in i-III?
Tonic prolongation.
What is the function of iii in I-iii-IV?
Weak predominant.
What is the function of III in i-III-VI?
Weak predominant.
In the progression iii⁶-V, how is the iii chord functioning?
As a dominant chord with a non-chord tone.
Describe the function of IV in I-iii-IV-I.
Non-functional.
What key is suggested by many III, VI, and VII chords in minor?
Relative major.
What is the function of the iii chord in I - iii - vi - ii⁶ - V - vii°⁶ - I?
Tonic prolongation.
What is the function of the iii chord in I-iii?
Tonic prolongation.
What is the function of the iii chord in I-iii-IV?
Weak predominant.
In a iii⁶-V progression, what function does iii⁶ have?
Dominant (disguised).
What is the overall function of I-iii-IV-I?
Tonic expansion.
In minor, what key is tonicized by the III chord?
The relative major.
What does a III+⁶-V progression suggest?
The III chord is functioning as a dominant.
In a minor key piece, what might the presence of many III, VI, and VII chords indicate?
Modulation to the relative major key.
What is the function of IV in I-iii-IV-I?
Non-functional, not creating a strong subdominant pull.
