Theory Flashcards
What is the Perfect Cadence
V + I
What is the Plagal Cadence
IV + I
What is the Imperfect Cadence
I + V
II + V
IV + V
What does the Lower Mordent look like
A zig-zag with a line in the middle. Three notes that go up down up.
What does the Upper Mordent look like
A zig-zag. Three notes the go down up down.
What does a Trill look like
The letter tr. Many notes.
What does the Appoggiatura look like
Small quaver to crotchet. Likely not dotted. Leaned on.
What does an Acciaccatura look like
Small quaver that is crossed out and crotchet. Most likely dotted. Played quickly.
What does an arpeggiation look like
Lots of notes on top of each other with an S. Notes played one by one like canon.
How many notes apart are the major from the minor
Six notes apart.
Notes away from the # major/minor keys from each other
Five notes apart.
Nots away from the b major/minor keys from each other
Four notes apart.
Which major key is raised in the #
F is raised.
Which minor key is raised in the sharps
Everything but the first two. E and B.
Which major key is lowered in the flats
Everything but F.
Which minor key is lowered in the flats
The last two. B and E.