Music Transcription Harmonic Dictation and Analysis 2

Question 1

In harmonic dictation, a chord that moves from IV to V is an example of which type of harmonic motion?

Accepted Answer

Subdominant-to-dominant motion

Answer

IV moving to V is called subdominant-to-dominant motion, a common pre-dominant to dominant progression.

Question 2

When notating a secondary dominant chord in Roman numeral analysis, how is V/V written in the key of C major?

Accepted Answer

D major chord

Answer

V/V in C major is D major because D is the dominant of G (V), requiring a raised third (F#).

Question 3

Which interval is characteristic of a diminished seventh chord that distinguishes it from a half-diminished seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

The seventh

Answer

A diminished seventh chord has a diminished seventh interval, while a half-diminished has a minor seventh.

Question 4

In harmonic analysis, what does the symbol 'N6' represent?

Accepted Answer

Neapolitan sixth chord

Answer

N6 stands for the Neapolitan sixth chord, a major triad built on the lowered second scale degree in first inversion.

Question 5

When transcribing harmony by ear, a sustained bass note while the upper voices change is most likely indicating which harmonic device?

Accepted Answer

A pedal point

Answer

A pedal point is a sustained or repeated note in the bass while harmonies change above it.

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