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Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

Question 1
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When analyzing a harmonic progression that moves from I6I^{6}I6 to a predominant seventh chord, which of the following would be an unexpected but theoretically possible choice?

Question 2
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Which of the following intervals best represents a major seventh?

Question 3
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Which chord quality is typically found in the V7 chord, also known as the dominant seventh chord?

Question 4
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When using voice-leading techniques in four-part writing, which type of non-chord tone can be included in order to create smoother transitions between predominant and dominant chords?

Question 5
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What is the quality of the triad in a minor seventh chord?

Question 6
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What function does the German sixth chord typically serve in a harmonic progression?

Question 7
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What unusual role can a French sixth play within modal mixture circumstances when applied within complex harmonic progressions?

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Question 8
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What is one characteristic of a minor seventh chord when it appears as a predominant in minor keys?

Question 9
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In jazz harmony, if you encounter a iiiø7 as part of a turnaround progression in C Major, what is its most likely function within that context?

Question 10
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Which chord quality and inversion should typically precede a dominant seventh chord in a minor key to create a smooth and effective predominant-dominant progression?