Embellishments Flashcards
How to ID a suspension
All suspensions are calculated in relation to the bass, unless the bass is suspended, in which case the suspension is calculated between the bass and an upper part.
Most Common Types of Suspensions
9-8, 7-6, 4-3, 2-3 (bass suspension)
Sequence of Suspensions
Where the note of resolution in one suspension becomes the note of preparation in another suspension
(2 or more suspensions in a row.)
Neighbor Tone
NCT approached by step, left by step in the opposite direction.
Passing Tone
NCT that is approached by step and left by step in the same direction
Suspension
NCT approached by the same tone, left by a step down
Preparation, Suspension, Resolution
Consonant, Disonant, Consonant
Weak, Strong Weak
Chart
Retardation
NCT approached by same tone, but resolves up by step
Metric Levels
sub metric- level smaller
Metric- @ level of beat
super metric- above level of beat
escape tone
a nct approached by step & left by leap usually in the opposite direction
Appoggiatura (app)
A NCT which is approached by leap and left by step usually in the opposite direction.
neighbor group
a set melodic formula which is a step down a third up and a step down or the opposite
anticipation
a NCT that arrives before the next chord, approached by step or leap, resolves through oblique motion (harmony moves against it)
double suspension
where two voices are suspended at the same time
Pedal point (PED)
a note that is sustained usually in the bass or soprano that at some point has a dissonant harmony against it. (The harmony does not include that note.
