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In C major, what chords form a PAC?
G major (V) to C major (I), both in root position.
In A minor, what chords form a PHC?
D minor (iv6) to E major (V).
What is the most common chord progression in a deceptive cadence?
V to vi.
What chords are used in a plagal cadence?
IV to I.
What is the dominant chord in D major?
A major.
What is the subdominant chord in G major?
C major.
What is the tonic chord in E minor?
E minor.
What is the IV chord in A major?
D major.
What is the V chord in F minor?
C major.
What is the vi chord in C major?
A minor.
What is a common mistake in Phrygian Half Cadences?
Creating an augmented second.
What should you avoid when writing cadences?
Parallel fifths or octaves.
What should you remember to do in minor keys?
Raise the leading tone.
What should you do in plagal cadences?
Keep common tones.
What are cadences?
Harmonic conclusions of musical phrases, creating resolution, closure, or partial closure.
Define 'Resolution' in music.
The feeling of completion or arrival in a musical phrase.
Define 'Closure' in music.
The sense of finality at the end of a musical phrase.
Define 'Partial Closure'.
Creates suspense or anticipation.
What is a Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)?
A V-I cadence in root position, with the soprano ending on the tonic.
What is an Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)?
An authentic cadence that doesn't meet all PAC criteria (e.g., inverted chords, soprano not on tonic).
What is a Plagal Cadence (PC)?
A IV-I cadence, often used for a gentle, conclusive feel.
What is a Half Cadence (HC)?
Any cadence ending on the dominant chord (V), creating anticipation.
What is a Phrygian Half Cadence (PHC)?
A iv6-V cadence in minor keys with contrary motion in the bass and soprano.
What is a Deceptive Cadence (DC)?
A V-vi (or other non-tonic) cadence, creating surprise.
Define Picardy Third.
A major tonic chord at the end of a piece in a minor key.