Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
In a harmonic progression, which chord is typically used right before the dominant to enhance the resolution to the tonic?
iii (mediant)
ii (supertonic)
IV (subdominant)
vi (mediant)
What type of cadence is created when a piece ends on a V - I progression in a major key?
Half cadence
Plagal cadence
Deceptive cadence
Authentic cadence
What chromatically altered diatonic predominants may introduce tonal ambiguity through mode mixing by featuring lowered scale degrees commonly found in parallel modes when preceding authentic cadences?
Diminished vii°/iii° or augmented III+ chords
Natural iiø/IV chords
Major II or secondary dominants
Minor iv or bVI chords
Which non-harmonic tone appears as an unaccented passing motion between two notes of adjacent scale degrees within the same measure?
Retardation
Anticipation
Neighbor Group
Passing Tone
How does modulation during transition phases within sonata-allegro form influence predominant functions preceding recapitulation?
Prolonged use pedal tones underlines static harmonic environment lacks functional movement toward new key areas
Primary thematic material development overshadows any significant use modulation transitioning between sections
Direct repetition statement themes various transpositions replaces need establishing alternate predominants prior recapitulation onset
Temporary tonicization towards secondary keys provides different prevalent harmonies for setup before returning home key’s dominance recapitulatory entry point
Which predominant substitution in harmonic minor could add both textural interest and modal mixture when preparing for an authentic cadence?
Introducing VII7 as an unprepared dominant-function substitute.
Utilizing IV6 borrowed from parallel major for added coloration.
Substituting ii°6/4 directly without preparation or resolution.
Employing iim7b5 without altering any notes for simplicity.
What kind of non-chord tone occurs when moving away from a stable note by step, skipping back to an unstable note, then returning directly back to the original stable note?
Escape Tone
Neighbor Tone
Changing Tone
Pedal Point

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Which chord progression exemplifies a deceptive resolution following a V chord that deviates from the expected tonic in a minor key?
V – vi
V – I
V – V7
V – IV
What is the seventh degree called in a harmonic minor scale?
Leading tone
Subtonic
Raised seventh degree
Lowered seventh degree
In tonal music, which cadence creates an open-ended feeling by moving from V to vi?
Authentic
Deceptive
Half
Plagal