Harmonic Dictation and Analysis Flashcards
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In harmonic dictation, how would you identify a chord as being in second inversion?
Answer: The fifth is in the bass
Second inversion (6/4 chord) places the fifth of the chord in the bass voice.
What Roman numeral analysis applies to a chord built on the sixth scale degree in a major key?
Answer: vi
The chord built on the sixth scale degree in a major key is a minor triad, labeled vi in Roman numeral analysis.
A progression ending with vi instead of I after a V chord is called what?
Answer: Deceptive cadence
A deceptive cadence occurs when V resolves to vi instead of the expected I, creating a surprise ending.
In harmonic transcription, an augmented sixth chord typically resolves to which chord?
Answer: V or I6/4
Augmented sixth chords resolve outward by half step to V or the cadential 6/4 chord.
Which figured bass symbol indicates a triad in first inversion?
Answer: 6/3 or simply 6
First inversion triads are indicated by 6/3 in figured bass, often abbreviated as just 6.
When analyzing a Picardy third, what change occurs at the final cadence?
Answer: The tonic chord is raised to major in a minor key
A Picardy third raises the third of the tonic chord from minor to major at the final cadence in a minor-key piece.
In harmonic analysis, what is the primary function of the leading tone (vii°) chord?
Answer: Dominant function
The vii° chord has dominant function because it shares two pitches with V7 and strongly pulls toward the tonic.