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1
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Which mode begins on C?

A

Ionian

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Which mode begins on D?

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Dorian

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Which mode begins on E?

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Phrygian

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4
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Which mode begins on F?

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Lydian

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5
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Which mode begins on G?

A

Mixolydian

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6
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Which mode begins on A?

A

Aeolian

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Which mode begins on B?

A

Locrian

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8
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Which cadence is x-V?

A

Imperfect

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9
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Which cadence is V-I?

A

Perfect

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10
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Which cadence is IV-I?

A

Plagal

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11
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Which cadence is interrupted?

A

V-vi

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12
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How to find relative minor key from major?

A

Descend by 3 semitones

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13
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How to work out a major key from #s?

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raise final # by 1 semi-tone

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14
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How to work out a major key from bs?

A

penultimate b

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15
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what signifies a modulation?

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Pivot chord=in both keys, notice accidentals of new key, perfect cadence

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16
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Appogiatura v.s. acciacatura?

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Appogiatura= takes half the note value, whereas acciacatura= played as fast as possible

17
Q

How are lower mordents/inverted turns written?

A

With a line through the middle

18
Q

How do you recognise antiphony?

A

Rests

19
Q

How do you recognise a solo?

A

Virtuosic, complex melody, little accompaniment

20
Q

What is a fugue?

A

Has 1 ‘subject’ melody, gradually counter-subject melodies are introduced

21
Q

How is a dim 7 chord formed?

A

With minor 3rd intervals

22
Q

How is a neapolitan 6th chord formed?

A

flattened, major II chord, in 1st inversion

23
Q

When was the Baroque era?

A

1600-1750

24
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What is a Lombardic rhythm?

A

1 semi-quaver + 1 dotted quaver

25
Q

What is fortspinnung?

A

Using one melodic idea and reusing/ developing it

26
Q

What is a cadential 6/4?

A

Cadence/ chord progression: Ic- V- I

27
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What is a tierce de picardie?

A

Ending a cadence in a minor key with a major chord

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