Realizing Figured Bass

Question 1

big idea

Answer 1

• taking the roman numerals and turning them into properly voiced chords with correct voice leading

Question 2

considerations (you will need to know this for the exam)

Answer 2

• you will get the bass line and the number and key signature
• the note and number combination will give you the inversion and a chord that you will build on
• use the clues to fill in the chord
• • the order of the pitches does not matter as long as it is voiced correctly
• • be careful to not double the third

Question 3

process

Answer 3

• you are given a bass line and the inversion numbers/accidental numbers within a key signature
• write in the harmonic structure the figured bass implies
• then add in a soprano line that fits the harmonies
• • always allow part writing rules
• add the alto and tenor parts to finish the chords
• • make sure all chord tones that are needed are present

Question 4

when realizing a figured bass in 4-part writing, the root of the triad is most often doubled?

Answer 4

• true

Question 5

A # or __ notated below that bass line is an indication to raise the pitch a 3rd above the bass by a ______ step

Answer 5

• half

Question 6

the IV/iv - V chord progression moves up by step in the bass. what type of parallelism must be avoided in other voices?

Answer 6

• fifths

Question 7

in order to avoid incorrect parallelism when the bass moves up by step (IV/iv - V), all three of the upper voices must move [?] in [?] motion

Answer 7

• down; contrary