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Triads and Seventh Chords

Question 1
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In Romantic-era compositions, how might a composer extend the tension before resolving to the tonic chord?

Question 2
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Which type of seventh chord is typically used to modulate from a minor key to its relative major?

Question 3
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If an E fully-diminished seventh chord is added to a progression in A minor, what function does it typically serve within common-practice tonality?

Question 4
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In jazz harmony, what is one possible result when substituting iii for I following II-V-I progression?

Question 5
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In jazz harmony’s use of extended chords based on stacked thirds beyond sevenths (9th/11th/13th chords), which alteration commonly applied can result from raising both notes involved in forming an avoided interval?

Question 6
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What quality of sevenths does an E Major key naturally contain at its V^7 position without any accidentals?

Question 7
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How does adding a seventh to a V chord in minor keys typically affect its function?

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Question 8
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How would a performer correctly interpret the resolution of a French augmented sixth chord in the key of D minor to enhance musicality, considering its pre-dominant function?

Question 9
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What type of seventh chord would be most appropriate for introducing ambiguity and avoiding immediate resolution in Impressionist music?

Question 10
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When looking at a fully-diminished seven chord, what type of interval exists from its root to its diminished seven?