cadences Flashcards
1
Q
what is an imperfect cadence?
A
any cadence ending in chord V
2
Q
what is a perfect cadence?
A
a cadence that has the chords V 🡲 I
3
Q
what is a plagal cadence?
A
a cadence that has the chords IV 🡲 I
4
Q
what is an interrupted cadence?
A
a cadence that usually has the chords V 🡲 IV
5
Q
how do you identify imperfect cadences?
A
if the music sounds unfinished, as though you are moving on
usually low to high
6
Q
how do you identify perfect cadences?
A
if the music sounds finished, or complete
usually high to low
7
Q
how do you identify plagal cadences?
A
idk mate it sounds quite traditional and hymnal i guess :|
8
Q
how do you identify interrupted cadences?
A
if it sounds like its gonna be perfect but then its not
