Bachelor of Music Flashcards
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In tonal harmony, which Roman numeral represents the leading-tone seventh chord in a major key?
Answer: viio7
The fully diminished seventh chord built on the leading tone in a major key is labeled viio7.
Which form is most commonly associated with the first movement of a Classical-era symphony?
Answer: Sonata-allegro form
Sonata-allegro form, featuring exposition, development, and recapitulation, is the standard first-movement form in Classical symphonies.
What does the term 'secondary dominant' refer to in tonal harmony?
Answer: A dominant seventh chord that temporarily tonicizes a diatonic chord other than tonic
A secondary dominant is V or V7 of a scale degree other than the tonic, creating a brief tonicization.
In species counterpoint, which type of motion is strictly prohibited between all voices?
Answer: Parallel perfect fifths and octaves
Parallel perfect fifths and octaves are forbidden in species counterpoint because they cause voice-leading independence to collapse.
Which clef is standard notation for the viola in orchestral scores?
Answer: Alto clef
The alto clef (C-clef on the middle line) is the primary clef used for viola, placing middle C on the third line.
What is the function of a Neapolitan chord (N or bII) in tonal music?
Answer: Pre-dominant harmony that typically resolves to V
The Neapolitan chord (flat-II in first inversion) acts as a pre-dominant, most commonly resolving to V or cadential 6/4.
In compound meter, the beat is divided into how many equal parts?
Answer: Three
In compound meter, each beat subdivides naturally into three equal parts, unlike simple meter where the beat divides into two.