2/7 Quiz Material Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main reasons for using a first-inversion triad?
A
- To improve the contour of the bass line.
- To provide a greater variety of pitches in the bass line.
- To lessen the weight of V and I chords that do not serve as the goals of harmonic motion.
2
Q
What are parallel sixth chords?
A
A whole series of parallel first-inversion triads
3
Q
What is the function of parallel sixth chords?
A
Serve as passing chords, connecting some chord at the beginning of the passage to some chord at the end of it
4
Q
What is counterpoint?
A
The combining of relatively independent musical lines
5
Q
What note should never be omitted in a 1st inversion chord?
A
The third note
6
Q
What are the uses of 2nd inversion chords?
A
- Bass Arpeggiation and the Melodic Bass
- Cadential Six-Four
- Passing Six-Four
- Pedal Six-Four
