Harmonic Dictation and Analysis Flashcards
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In harmonic dictation, a chord that moves from IV to V is an example of which type of harmonic motion?
Answer: Subdominant-to-dominant motion
IV moving to V is called subdominant-to-dominant motion, a common pre-dominant to dominant progression.
When notating a secondary dominant chord in Roman numeral analysis, how is V/V written in the key of C major?
Answer: D major chord
V/V in C major is D major because D is the dominant of G (V), requiring a raised third (F#).
Which interval is characteristic of a diminished seventh chord that distinguishes it from a half-diminished seventh chord?
Answer: The seventh
A diminished seventh chord has a diminished seventh interval, while a half-diminished has a minor seventh.
In harmonic analysis, what does the symbol 'N6' represent?
Answer: Neapolitan sixth chord
N6 stands for the Neapolitan sixth chord, a major triad built on the lowered second scale degree in first inversion.
When transcribing harmony by ear, a sustained bass note while the upper voices change is most likely indicating which harmonic device?
Answer: A pedal point
A pedal point is a sustained or repeated note in the bass while harmonies change above it.
In a I–IV–V–I progression in G major, which chord would contain the note D as its root?
Answer: V (D major)
The V chord in G major is D major, built on the fifth scale degree (D).
Which cadence type ends on the V chord, creating a sense of incompleteness?
Answer: Half cadence
A half cadence ends on the V chord, leaving the music harmonically open and unresolved.