Cadences

Question 1

What makes a perfect authentic cadence? (3)

Answer 1

1. The progression is V - I
2. Chords HAVE to be in root position
3. The soprano needs to finish on the tonic

Question 2

What is an imperfect authentic cadence?

Answer 2

If any of the perfect authentic cadence characteristics are missing.

Question 3

What is a half-cadence?

Answer 3

Anything progression ending on V
The most common are:
1) I - V
2) ii - V
3) IV - V
These are often used as a vamp.

Question 4

What is a plagal cadence

Answer 4

The progression is IV - I

It is a hymn of gospel sound

Question 5

What is a deceptive/interrupted cadence

Answer 5

Typically occurs during a song, not the end
Always V - vi or V - VI
it moves up a tone, sounds unfinished.