Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
When substituting a diatonic predominant for another in major key harmony, which of these chords would be least expected before V7?
II
iv
IV
ii°
In a tonic prolongation phase within Bb Major, which non-diatonic secondary function would best serve as a pre-dominant before transitioning to V/V?
V/vi or G7
ii/ii or Cmin7
viio/IV or Edim7
vii°/III or Gdim7
In a minor key, which diatonic triad functions as the predominant when leading into the V7 chord?
iv
VI
i
iii
In what ways does a sequential progression using predominant functioning chords like I and ii affect a perception of tonal closure within a phrase?
Obtains an introductory expansion of foundational tonic harmony culminating with incomplete closure
Forces a non-resolutive suspension that ultimately yields insufficient tonal firmness
Substitutes an interjection of polytonal complexity resulting in deferred or non-standard resolution
Creates a temporary excursion through modal variations before achieving cadential closure
Which non-harmonic tone can be expected when moving from ii6 in First Inversion to V in root position within a harmonic progression?
Passing Tone
Neighbor Tone
Retardation
Pedal Point
If you are modulating from G major to C major within four measures using predominantly secondary dominants and common-tone diminished sevenths, which predominant function would best facilitate this modulation?
ii°/ii of G major.
iv/IV of C major.
IV of G major.
ii/ii° of C major.
In a harmonic minor key, which predominant chord can be borrowed from the parallel major to precede the dominant in a melodic phrase?
ii.
IV.
iv.
ii°.

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When creating melodies in A major, what note does the predominant function ii chord start on?
B
E
C#
D
In a jazz arrangement, which predominant function could replace II7 before moving to domV7 while maintaining smooth voice leading?
ivmin7
vi min6/9
IImaj7
V9
Which of these time signatures represents the compound triple meter suitable for incorporating predominant functions?
9/8
2/2
7/8
4/4