harmony Flashcards
1
Q
underlying harmonies
A
are often simple, mainly root and first inversion chords
reflects origins of the piece
2
Q
cadences
A
do exist but often dissonant notes are added to the chords
3
Q
vivo beginning
A
accompanying instruments play root notes of the chord in unison and octaves, making it sound bare
4
Q
2nd inversion chords
A
at the end of the sinfonia the cadence is Ic-V-I
5
Q
suspensions
A
sinfonia solo cello part bars 7-9
resolves ornamentally
6
Q
retardations
A
bar 2 gavotta begins with a C# retardation in oboe part
7
Q
use of 7th chords
A
gavotta bar 7 there is a dissonant G maj 7th chord
8
Q
drone
A
use of folk-style drones in sinfonia bars 17-18, violin II
