THEORY KNOWLEDGE Flashcards
What is a plagal cadence?
Where the tonic chord is PRECEDED by sub dominant (IV-I) end a piece in a good sounding way that is alternative to the perfect.
After tonic, list the next 6!
supertonic (ii) mediant (iii) subdominant (IV) dominant (V) submediant (vi) leading note (vii)
What does Glissando mean?
A glide from one pitch to another- represented by a wiggly line between the notes.
What is a perfect cadence?
A chord that sounds “complete” it goes from a V to an I (dominant to the tonic)
How is a plagal cadence different in sound to a perfect cadence?
The plagal cadence gives a “softer” finish than the perfect, however perfect sounds more “complete”
When are plagal cadences often used?
In gospel, blues or soul music as they originate from gospel music.
What is an interrupted cadence?
Sets you up thinking there will be a perfect cadence, PSYCH!! there’s not. Instead of going to V to I as expected it goes to VI
What effect does an interrupted cadence create?
Interrupted cadences are a common feature of the playful CLASSICAL style, which constantly plays with the listener’s expectations
What are the differences between plagal& perfect cadences compared to imperfect and interrupted?
Perfect and plagal cadences often end pieces nicely and give a completed sound, whereas imperfect and interrupted give us a sense that there is more to come in the music. They’re there to play with the audiences expectations of the music.
What is an example of an imperfect cadence?
chord (I to V) or from (ii to V) or (iv to V) or chord (vi to v) are common imperfect cadences used.
What is an imperfect cadence?
An imperfect cadence is any cadential progression that ends on V. They tend to sound unfinished and create and “unfinished” effect.
