Harmonic Dictation and Analysis Flashcards

In harmonic dictation, how is the German augmented sixth chord (Ger+6) different from the Italian augmented sixth (It+6)?

Answer: The German has a perfect fifth above the bass; Italian does not

The German augmented sixth chord adds a perfect fifth above the bass compared to the Italian, giving it four pitches total.

What harmonic function does the ii chord serve in a typical tonal progression?

Answer: Pre-dominant function

The ii chord serves a pre-dominant function, often moving to V or V7 to set up the dominant-to-tonic resolution.

When you hear a bass line descending chromatically from tonic to dominant, this progression is called what?

Answer: A lament bass

A lament bass is a descending chromatic bass line from tonic to dominant, historically associated with expressions of grief in Baroque music.

In analysis, what does the symbol 'CT°7' refer to?

Answer: A common-tone diminished seventh chord

CT°7 stands for common-tone diminished seventh, a chord that shares one pitch with the chord it embellishes.

Which Roman numeral represents a major chord built on the third scale degree in a minor key (raised)?

Answer: III

In a minor key, the chord built on the third scale degree using the natural minor scale is a major triad, labeled III.

A chord progression of I–V6–I6–IV is an example of which type of harmonic pattern?

Answer: A bass arpeggiation with harmonization

This progression arpeggiate the tonic chord through inversions while harmonizing the bass with passing chords.

In harmonic dictation, what clue helps distinguish a IV chord from a ii6 chord when the bass is the same note?

Answer: The upper voice notes and overall chord quality

IV and ii6 share the same bass note but differ in their upper voices: IV has root-third-fifth while ii6 has third-fifth-root of the ii chord.