Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
are second-inversion triads used as substitutions for the root position?
A
no
2
Q
why aren’t second inversion triads used opposed to root position?
A
much less stable sonority than the other two positions
3
Q
what is bass arpeggiation?
A
when the bass outlines a triad
4
Q
what is cadential 6/4?
A
a I6/4 - V that functions as a V chord
- occurd on a strong beat
- near the end of a phrase
- resolves to I
5
Q
what is passing 6/4?
A
a 6/4 chord that occurs when the bass note goes up or down step-wise. occurs on a weak beat
commonly found with voice exchange and parallel 6th
6
Q
what is pedal 6/4?
A
a 6/4 chord that occurs when the bass note is repeated. occurs on a weak beat
7
Q
what tone should be doubled in a 6/4 chord?
A
the 5th (the bass)
8
Q
what do you omit if you must omit a tone?
A
the 3rd
