Harmony Flashcards
1
Q
Non-functional harmony
A
Progressions of chords which do not define a prevailing tonality
2
Q
Chord extensions
A
Chords with added notes to provide for greater harmonic colour
3
Q
Cluster chords
A
Any chord where the constituent pitches are very close together
4
Q
Static harmony
A
A passage of music where the harmony doesn’t change. Minimalist pieces invariably feature long sections where the harmony is static
5
Q
Open fifths
A
A chord comprising only the root and fifth
