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Advanced - Harmonic Cadences Flashcards

The objective of "Harmonic Cadences" is to help you quickly and correctly identify harmonic cadences. A cadence is defined as a harmonic or melodic configuration designed to create a sense of resolution. It is a chord progression that includes at least two chords, acting as a conclusion to a phrase, section or piece of music. This deck will introduce you to the various harmonic cadences used in Western music theory. Learn more with the Advanced Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

V-I progression with both triads in root position
Root in soprano voice of the I chord
The strongest type of cadence, the PAC is most commonly found at structurally defining moments

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

V-I progression with one or both chords inverted
And/or the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord
vii diminished chord may replace the V chord

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Half Cadence (HC)

Any cadence ending on the V chord
Relatively weak progression
Usually followed by a continuation of music, used as a pause

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Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

IV-I progression
Both triads in root position with the root in the soprano of the I chord
Sometimes referred to as the “Amen Cadence” as it is frequently accompanying the text “Amen” in hymns

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Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

IV-I progression
One or both chords inverted
And/or having the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord

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Deceptive Cadence

V chord going to anything besides the I chord
Because of the hanging feeling of this unresolved cadence, the deceptive cadence is considered very weak

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

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Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

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Deceptive Cadence

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Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

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Deceptive Cadence

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

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Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

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Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

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Deceptive Cadence

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

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Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

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Half Cadence (HC)

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Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

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Deceptive Cadence

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Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)