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)
