Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
In a minor key, which harmonic function does the VI chord typically serve when it precedes the iiยฐ chord?
Dominant
Mediant
Tonic
Subdominant
Which harmonic progression would correctly use a vi chord in C Major following standard voice-leading rules?
I - V7/vi - vi - II7/V - I
I - IV - vi - V7 - I
I - vi - IV - V7 - I
I โ vi โ iiยฐ โ IV โ I
What is one reason for substituting I with VI at a cadential point within harmonic progression?
To establish VI as the new tonic in preparation for modulating to another key area.
To delay resolution and add variety by avoiding predictability at expected points of rest.
To emphasize traditional harmonic closure more strongly through immediate repetition of tonic.
To maintain consonance throughout by only using primary triads devoid of any tension or dissonance.
Which functional behavior might be displayed by VI when used after V7 in a traditional tonal context?
Indicating immediate transition into the relative minor key, maintaining the same root but changing mode.
Providing finality through a detailed resolution commonly found in conclusions of phrases.
Delaying resolution by serving as a predominant function, adding richness to the harmony.
Extending dominant activity by reinforcing dominant tenor traits even after V7 has occurred.
When composing in C major, which set of notes would create a proper vi chord?
A - C - F#
A - C - E
A - C# - E
Ab - C - Eb
What voice leading error is most likely if an augmented sixth interval resolves outwards when moving from a French augmented sixth chord to a V7 chord?
Similar unisons caused by inner voices improperly converging on the same pitch during resolution.
Parallel octaves between soprano and bass voices may occur because both outer parts might move in similar motion to scale degrees one and five respectively.
Contrary motion error due to improper movement between alto and tenor voices creating hidden fifths.
Crossing voices resulting from incorrect spacing that causes soprano and alto lines to overlap.
When analyzing a piece in A minor where the F major chord (VI) moves directly to an E major chord (V), what is likely occurring harmonically?
An instance of modulation to C Major with an interrupted cadence at V/III.
A deceptive progression from VI to III circumventing expected cadence.
Modal mixture incorporating the use of V instead of v to strengthen cadential motion.
An example of tonicization of E major through chromatic inflection in A minor.

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What role does the VI chord play in modulation from one key to another within a piece written in C major?
It generally resolves tension created by dissonance during modulation sequences.
It can act as pivot chord facilitating modulation to related keys.
It functions purely as an accidental non-diatonic chord without purpose in modulation.
It solely establishes C major before modulating without acting as pivot.
In the key of C major, what is the interval between the tonic (C) and the note of the vi chord (A)?
A diminished seventh.
A major third.
A perfect fifth.
A minor sixth.
In a minor key, what is the function of the VI chord when it precedes the iiยฐ chord?
Dominant, leading to the resolution of a phrase.
Predominant, preparing for a cadence.
Subdominant, providing contrast to surrounding chords.
Tonic, establishing the tonality of the piece.