figured bass Flashcards
First inversions have what in the bass?
the third
What do Roman numerals stand for?
chord function
what do Arabic numbers stand for?
chord inversion
What are the TRIAD’S arabic numbers symbolizing root position?
5/3
What are the TRIAD’S arabic numbers symbolizing first inversion?
6 (stands for 6/3)
What are the TRIAD’S arabic numbers symbolizing second inversion?
6/4
Which position can just have Roman numerals?
root position
What TRIAD’S position can just have a 6?
first inversion.
Cadential 6/4 is spelled how?
V 6/4-5/3
Cadential 6/4 has dominant function, but what tones is it built off of?
It is built from tonic tones, with 5th at bottom.
What does the Arabic 7 stand for?
Root position seventh chord
What does 6/5/3 or 6/5 stand for?
First inversion seventh chord, with third in bass.
What does 6/4/3 or 4/3 stand for?
Second inversion seventh chord, with 5th in bass.
What does 6/4/2 or 4/2 or 2 stand for? (Arabic)
Third inversion seventh chord, with 7th in bass.