Week 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What cadence is also known as the “amen cadence”
A
the plagal cadence
2
Q
What is the difference between an imperfect and perfect authentic cadence?
A
a perfect authentic cadence has the tonic in the soprano while an imperfect authentic cadence does not
3
Q
What should never be doubled in traditional part-writing?
A
tendency tones
4
Q
what tones are tendency tones?
A
leading tone and chordal seventh
5
Q
What is a minor section ending on a major tonic chord called?
A
A Picardy third
6
Q
Chordal sevenths resolve…
A
down
7
Q
leading tones resolve…
A
up
8
Q
What are the two possible functions of diminished and half-diminished vii7 chords?
A
to substitute the V or V7 as part of the dominant, or placed between tonic chords to prolong the tonic in stepwise voice leading
