Harmony Flashcards
1
Q
consonant
A
when the notes of the chord fit within the key (it sounds normal/boring harmony)
2
Q
dissonant
A
when the notes of the chord don’t always fit within the key (it sounds clashing)
3
Q
primary chords
A
chords 1, 4 and 5 (I, IV and V)
4
Q
cadence
A
the 2 chords at the end of a phrase
5
Q
perfect cadence
A
chords V - I, sounds finished
6
Q
imperfect cadence
A
chords I - V, sounds unfinished
7
Q
plagal cadence
A
chords IV - I, sounds like ‘amen’
8
Q
interrupted cadence
A
chords I - vi, changes key, sounds unexpected
9
Q
pedal note
A
a harmonic device, a note is held or repeated while the chords change above it
