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Section 1 (Theory/Harm) - Tensions Flashcards

1
Q

what is a tension?

A

non chord tones that include the intervals of a 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th

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2
Q

when is the 7th not a tension?

A

when it is identified as a chord tone

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3
Q

what is the notation for a tension?

A

T along with the interval number

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4
Q

what are the two types of tensions?

A

melodic and harmonic

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5
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what are the 2 characteristics of melodic tensions?

A

NCT in the melody that consists of:

  1. any note longer than a beat in duration
  2. notes of any duration followed by a leap and not part of a delayed resolution
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6
Q

what are the 2 key characteristics of harmonic tensions?

A
  1. used in conjunction with the vertical chord structure

2. the tension duration should mirror the melody and follow the appropriate voicing rules.

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7
Q

why should you include the harmonic tensions in the chord symbols?

A

to benefit the rhythm section and any improvising musician

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8
Q

within triads, when are the sixth and 7th considered tensions used in the melody

A

they can be used as melodic passing tones in a melody that moves against a sustained triad

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9
Q

within triads, when are the sixth and 7th considered tensions used in the the harmony

A

they aren’t, when they are included in the harmonic voice the triad becomes a four note chord

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10
Q

the seventh is usually what kind of tension within a 6th chord

A

harmonic

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11
Q

what specific tension can be a melodic tension over a 6th chord

A

TM7

Major 7

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12
Q

generally what is an available tension

A

any note that is a whole step above a chord tone

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13
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generally what is not an available tension

A

any note that is a half step above a chord tone

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14
Q

what are the major triad tensions available when diatonic to the key

A

T9, T#11

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15
Q

what are the independent melodic tensions that can be used over a major triad

A

TM7, T13

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16
Q

what are the minor triad’s tensions are always available

A

T9, T11

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17
Q

what are the independent melodic tensions that can be used over a minor triad

A

TM7, T7,

T13/T6 is available when the scale of the moment is dorian or jazz minor

18
Q

what tensions are always available on a major 6th chord

A

T9

19
Q

what tensions are available when diatonic to the key on a major 6th chord

A

T#11

20
Q

what tensions are available as an independent melodic tension on a major 6th chord

A

TM7

21
Q

what tensions are always available on a minor 6th chord

A

T9, T11

22
Q

what tensions are available as an independent melodic tension on a minor 6th chord

A

TM7

23
Q

what tensions are always available on a major 7th chord

A

T9, T13

24
Q

what tensions are available when diatonic to the key on a major 7th chord

A

T#11

25
Q

what tensions are always available on an aug major 7th chord

A

T9, T#11

26
Q

what tensions are always available on a minor-major 7th chord

A

T9, T11, T13

27
Q

what tensions are always available on a minor 7th chord

A

T11

28
Q

what tensions are available when diatonic to the key on a minor 7th chord

A

T9

29
Q

what tensions are available when in dorian on a minor 7th chord

A

T13

30
Q

what tensions are always available on a major 7(b5) chord

A

T11, Tb13

31
Q

what tensions are available when diatonic to the key on a major 7(b5) chord

A

T9

32
Q

what tensions are always available on a dominant 7th chord

A

Tb9, T9, T#9, T#11, Tb13, T13

Tb5 - when not already a tension by chord symbol

33
Q

what should you avoid combining with a T9 on a dominant 7th chord

A

Tb9 or T#9

34
Q

what should you avoid combining with a T13 on a dominant 7th chord

A

Tb13

35
Q

what 2 tones should you avoid combining with a 5 on a dominant 7th chord

A
  1. Tb13 (this replaces 5)

2. b5

36
Q

what tensions are always available on an augmented 7th chord

A

T9, T#11

37
Q

what tensions are always available on an dominant 7th sus 4 chord

A

T9, T13

somtimes T10

38
Q

what tensions are available on a diminished 7th chord

A

tensions aren’t numerically labeled.
each tension creates the same sets of intervals with the chord tones.
available tensions depend on chord scale and context

39
Q

a T13 is not available on minor 7th chords having what function

A

tonic or subdominant

40
Q

what is not available on a III-7

A

T9

41
Q

what tension can be written on IMaj7 for dramatic outcome

A

T#11

42
Q

what half step tensions are the exception to the rule

A

Tb9 on a dominant 7 (b9) chord
Tb13 on a dominant 7 (b13) chord
the mode allows for the tension because it is diatonic to the mode

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