Secondary Chords in Dominant Expansions

Question 1

how to use to expand the dominant phrase

Answer 1

• secondary dominants give more chords and more possibilities to create new material for dominant section
• creating the V/V-V progression, ti sounds like a V-I when it is isolated. borderline modulation to stretch out the phrase
• consider the voice exchange and passing possibilities with both the V/V and the /V
• • the V/V can be the transition chord between the - /V-V
• • when written, it looks like - /V-V. but when you hear it, it sounds like - -I
• – the middle chord acts like a passing chord
• the options become limitless
• • this is an extra that you can figure out
• • these are more “bonus points” than “big deal”
• • if you are going to be a music major, you need to understand this really well
• • if you are taking the AP exam, you need a working understanding on how to use this
• • if you are just writing music, it’s a fun tool to highlight a different chord, making the music more interesting

Question 2

both the V/V and the viio/V can be used to extend dominant function

Answer 2

• true

Question 3

when an instrument plays a note and it sounds different than the written pitch, it is a _______________ instrument

Answer 3

• transposing

Question 4

spell a V7/V in key of C Major in the following order: Root, third, fifth, seventh

Answer 4

• D; F#; A; C

Question 5

spell a viio/V in key of G Major in the following order: Root, third, fifth, seventh

Answer 5

• F#; A; C; E

Question 6

it is alright sometimes to double the leading tone of a viio/V because of its secondary nature

Answer 6

• false