Music Theory Review 2 Flashcards
Define sequence
Melodic-harmonic pattern that is restated literally or with slight modification at different tonal levels often up or down a step
Define melodic sequence
Transposition of a melodic segment several times in a row, in a pattern of transposition that rises or falls by intervals of the same size
Define tonal sequence
Relationships of steps and half steps between segments are not preserved
Define real sequences
Interval relationships are preserved
Define modified sequence
A sequence in which the restatement of the segment is not literal, not because of the normal step and half-step diatonic relationships, but because some variation has been introduced
Define phrase extension
Adds lengths to a phrase by using common methods like repetition, variation, and sequence
Define elision
End of phrase overlap with the beginning of the next phrase (that is , end and beginning may share the same pitch)
Define sentence
Opens with a melodic segment which is immediately restated, transposed or untransposed.
Define period
Is a group of two or more phrases that ends on a conclusive cadence (normally PAC, occasionally IAC) and that contains one or more inner cadences (normally HC or IAC) weaker than the final one
Deceptive Cadence
(DC) V-vi
Plagal Cadence
(P.C.) IV-I
Half Cadence
(HC) ends on V
Imperfect Authentic Cadence
(IAC) V-I It is a V-I cadence however one of the chords isn’t in root position or both or your tonic note (1) is not in the upper voice.
Perfect Authentic Cadence
(PAC) LT in soprano approached by step 2nd or 7th motion. Both in root position
Phrygian Cadence
(Ph.C.) minor key HC V-iv6. 5th in the bass approached by 1/2 step
