Harmonic Progression Analysis Flashcards
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In a ii–V–I progression in C major, which chord functions as the predominant?
Answer: Dm (or Dm7)
The ii chord (Dm or Dm7 in C major) is the predominant, preparing the dominant V chord.
Which Roman numeral analysis correctly identifies a deceptive cadence?
Answer: V–vi
A deceptive cadence occurs when V resolves unexpectedly to vi instead of the expected tonic I.
What does a slash chord like G/B indicate in harmonic analysis?
Answer: A G major chord with B as the bass note
A slash chord G/B means a G major chord voiced with B as the lowest note in the bass.
In jazz, a tritone substitution replaces V7 with a dominant 7th chord how many semitones away?
Answer: 6 semitones
A tritone substitution replaces the V7 chord with a dominant 7th chord a tritone (6 semitones) away.
The Neapolitan chord (♭II) in C minor is built on which root?
Answer: D♭
In C minor, the Neapolitan chord is a major chord built on the flattened second scale degree, D♭.
Which progression is a classic example of a 'circle of fifths' sequence?
Answer: iii–vi–ii–V–I
iii–vi–ii–V–I follows the circle of fifths, with each root moving down a fifth (or up a fourth).
In minor key harmony, what distinguishes the natural minor from harmonic minor when analyzing a V chord?
Answer: Natural minor produces a minor v; harmonic minor produces a major V
Natural minor's v chord is minor (lacking a leading tone), while harmonic minor raises the 7th to create a major V with a leading tone.