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What are cadences?
Harmonic conclusions of musical phrases, creating resolution, closure, or partial closure.
What is resolution in music?
The feeling of completion or arrival in a musical phrase.
What is closure in music?
The sense of finality at the end of a musical phrase.
What is a Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)?
A V-I cadence in root position with the soprano voice ending on the tonic.
What is an Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)?
An authentic cadence that does not meet all the criteria of a PAC.
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 that ends 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 soprano and bass.
What is a Deceptive Cadence (DC)?
A V-vi cadence, creating a sense of surprise or unexpectedness.
What is a Picardy Third?
A major tonic chord at the end of a piece in a minor key.
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.