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In V7-I, what scale degree is often suspended?
The 4th scale degree.
What is the typical harmonic function of a 4-3 suspension in a V7-I cadence?
To create tension on the dominant and resolve to the tonic.
Where are 7-6 suspensions commonly found?
iii-vi progressions in Major or V-i6 in minor.
Where are 6-5 suspensions commonly found?
IV-I progressions.
Why is it important to avoid placing the dissonant interval of the suspension in adjacent voices?
To maintain proper spacing and avoid harsh sounds.
What is a general rule for proper voice leading?
Avoid parallel fifths and octaves.
Why are ties used in suspensions?
To maintain clarity of the harmonic beat.
What is a suspension?
A chord tone held over into the next chord, creating dissonance, then resolving by step.
What is a retardation?
A suspension that resolves upwards by step.
What is a rearticulated suspension?
A suspension where the suspended note is re-struck instead of tied.
What is a chain of suspensions?
A series of suspensions occurring in succession.
What is the definition of resolution in the context of a suspension?
The stepwise movement of the suspended note to a consonance.
What is figured bass?
A notation system indicating intervals above the bass note.
Define dissonance.
A note or interval that sounds unstable and creates tension.
Define consonance.
A note or interval that sounds stable and creates relaxation.
What is the harmonic rhythm?
The rate at which chords change in a musical composition.
What is voice leading?
The smooth connection of individual melodic lines in a multi-voice texture.