Chords and Cadences Flashcards
1
Q
Major triad
A
Major 3rd, perfect 5th
2
Q
minor triad
A
minor 3rd, perfect 5th
3
Q
augmented triad
A
Major 3rd, augmented 5th
4
Q
diminished triad
A
minor 3rd, diminished 5th
5
Q
dominant 7th chord
A
Major triad, minor 7th
+3, p5, -7
6
Q
diminished 7th chord
A
diminished triad, diminished 7th
-3, d5, d7
7
Q
Major roman numerals
A
I, IV, V
8
Q
natural minor roman numerals
A
i, iv, v
9
Q
harmonic minor roman numerals
A
i, iv, V
10
Q
melodic minor roman numerals
A
i, IV, V
11
Q
half cadence (imperfect)
A
anything –> V
12
Q
perfect (authentic) cadence
A
V –> anything
all chords in root position
highest note of I/i is tonic of scale
13
Q
plagal
A
IV/iv –> I/i
