Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
In a minor key, which diatonic triad functions as the predominant when leading into the V7 chord?
iv
VI
i
iii
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°.
What predominant function typically precedes V or V7 in classical four-part harmony?
I.IV (or IVo)
I.IV (or VIo)
II (or IIo)
III (or IIIo)
In modulating from C major to c minor, what predominant function would most effectively precede G major, the new dominant?
IV (c minor subdominant)
viidiminished in the c major scale)
i (c minor tonic)
VI (A flat major of c minor)
When transitioning from a I to V7 chord in a major key, inserting which predominant chord would most effectively prolong the tension before resolving to the dominant?
iii
vi
ii
IV
What is the effect of using a variant of the predominant ii chord in a minor mode without the note B in the form of a ii diminished 7th onic substitution?
Gives an interrupted progression as it creates a perceived shift toward a relative major key yet retains minor qualities
Introduces a traditional resolution in major key context despite being in the minor key setting
Starts elements of modulation to major but remains tethered in minor, incresolveto V without B
Lends mystique by introducing leading-tone dissonance preluding resolving to V
When composing a melodic phrase in C major, which chord would typically precede the dominant (V) to create a strong predominant function?
vi (A minor)
IV (F major)
I (C major)
iii (E minor)

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When transitioning through closely related keys within one phrase how might one harmonically justify utilizing both II7 AND iv6 without jeopardizing functional coherency?
Invoke first use standard V progression inserting interpolated augmented root movement inverse order until landing sequentially eventually shifting previous place allows subtle change avoiding harsh transitions.
Utilize II7's traditionally dissonance towards resolution onto I then apply modal interchange justifying introduction next shift mood following non-functional substitution with added sixths flatting third scale degree.
Integrate primary temporary modulation achieved alongside developed prolonged suspension technique emphasizing particular tone before finally descending into newer territory altering bass note beneath predominant adjusted accordingly.
Employ II7 as secondary leading-tone seventh resolving deceptively followed by pivoting off relative tonicization created by iv6.
In a simple duple meter, which time signature could you expect to see written in a score that incorporates the predominant function IV (iv) and ii (ii°)?
2/4
6/8
5/4
3/8
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