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When writing non-chord tones in the bass, what should the soprano line do?
The soprano line should be relatively stationary to avoid parallel motion.
What is voice exchange?
When the bass and soprano lines swap notes.
In what direction do suspensions typically resolve?
Suspensions usually resolve downwards.
In what direction do retardations typically resolve?
Retardations usually resolve upwards.
When writing suspensions, what should you avoid in adjacent voices?
Avoid dissonant intervals.
When writing suspensions, what should you maintain between voices?
Maintain proper spacing.
What is the function of a passing tone?
Adds motion and flow to the music.
What is the function of a neighbor tone?
Adds ornamentation and decoration to a melody.
What is the function of an anticipation tone?
Creates a sense of anticipation for the upcoming chord change.
What is the function of an escape tone?
Adds a touch of surprise and melodic interest.
What is the function of an appoggiatura?
Adds dissonance and tension to a melody.
What is the function of a pedal point?
Creates tension and a sense of continuity.
What is the function of suspensions and retardations?
Create tension by delaying the resolution of a chord tone.
What is the function of melodic sequences?
Prolonging the tonic area or signaling motion to another key.
What is the function of harmonic sequences?
To create harmonic movement and prolong or modulate to a key.
What is the function of a descending fifths progression?
Creates a strong sense of harmonic motion and resolution.
What is the function of a descending thirds sequence?
Common in the predominant area, leading to the dominant.
What is the function of ascending 2nds?
Common in tonic-predominant, predominant-dominant, and dominant-tonic movements.
What harmonic sequence is a descending fourth, ascending second?
Pachelbel sequence.