General Theory Flashcards
Which mode begins on C?
Ionian
Which mode begins on D?
Dorian
Which mode begins on E?
Phrygian
Which mode begins on F?
Lydian
Which mode begins on G?
Mixolydian
Which mode begins on A?
Aeolian
Which mode begins on B?
Locrian
Which cadence is x-V?
Imperfect
Which cadence is V-I?
Perfect
Which cadence is IV-I?
Plagal
Which cadence is interrupted?
V-vi
How to find relative minor key from major?
Descend by 3 semitones
How to work out a major key from #s?
raise final # by 1 semi-tone
How to work out a major key from bs?
penultimate b
what signifies a modulation?
Pivot chord=in both keys, notice accidentals of new key, perfect cadence
Appogiatura v.s. acciacatura?
Appogiatura= takes half the note value, whereas acciacatura= played as fast as possible
How are lower mordents/inverted turns written?
With a line through the middle
How do you recognise antiphony?
Rests
How do you recognise a solo?
Virtuosic, complex melody, little accompaniment
What is a fugue?
Has 1 ‘subject’ melody, gradually counter-subject melodies are introduced
How is a dim 7 chord formed?
With minor 3rd intervals
How is a neapolitan 6th chord formed?
flattened, major II chord, in 1st inversion
When was the Baroque era?
1600-1750
What is a Lombardic rhythm?
1 semi-quaver + 1 dotted quaver
What is fortspinnung?
Using one melodic idea and reusing/ developing it
What is a cadential 6/4?
Cadence/ chord progression: Ic- V- I
What is a tierce de picardie?
Ending a cadence in a minor key with a major chord
