Chapter 10 Flashcards
what is a form?
the ways in which a composition is shaped to create a meaningful musical experience
what chords make an authentic cadence?
some form of V or vii°
what is a PAC?
V(7) - I to root V(7) - Root I
scale degree 1 in soprano
which cadence is the most final sounding?
perfect authentic cadence
what is a root position IAC?
V(7) - I
scale degrees 3 or 5 in soprano
what is an inverted IAC?
V(7) - I
1 or both chords are inverted
what is a leading tone IAC?
vii° - I
which IAC is most final sounding?
root position
where is a cadence located in a phrase?
at the end
what is a DC?
V - ?, V -vi
never used to end tonal work, used to extend
what is a HC?
? - V
unstable or “progressive”
what is a Phrygian half cadence?
VI6 - V in a MINOR key
what is a PC?
IV - I
conclusive
where is the last chord of a cadence normally located?
on a strong beat
what is a motive?
the smallest identifiable musical idea
- consist of a pitch pattern, rhythmic pattern, or both
what is a phrase?
a relatively independent musical idea terminated by a cadence
what is a sub-phrase?
distinct portion of a phrase, not terminated by a cadence. too short to be relatively independent
what is an elision?
the last note of one phrase serves as the first note of the next phrase
what is a period?
mutiple phrases that are tied together
how many phrases are in a period?
2 phrases in an antecedent-consequent
what are the progressive cadences?
HC (half cadence), DC (deceptive cadence)
what are the conclusive cadences?
PAC, IAC, and PC (plagal)
what way do cadences have to go in order to make a period?
weak to strong
(HC - IAC)
(IAC - PAC)
what is a repeated phrase?
both phrases are identical
do repeated phrases contribute to the growth of a musical form?
no
what is a parallel period?
both phrases begin with similar or identical material, even if that material is embellished
what is a contrasting period?
a period in which the phrase beginnings are not similar
what are three-phrase periods?
has 3 different phrases
- 2 antecedents, 1 consequent
- 1 antecedent, 2 consequent
what is a double period?
consists typically of 4 phrases in 2 pairs
what is a phrase group?
a group of phrases not fitting the definition of a period
what is a sentence?
characterized by the immediate repetition (x - x’) or variation of a musical idea followed by a motion of a cadence
does it matter what cadence a sentence ends with?
no
