Music Transcription Harmonic Dictation and Analysis 3

Question 1

In harmonic dictation, how would you identify a chord as being in second inversion?

Accepted Answer

The fifth is in the bass

Answer

Second inversion (6/4 chord) places the fifth of the chord in the bass voice.

Question 2

What Roman numeral analysis applies to a chord built on the sixth scale degree in a major key?

Accepted Answer

vi

Answer

The chord built on the sixth scale degree in a major key is a minor triad, labeled vi in Roman numeral analysis.

Question 3

A progression ending with vi instead of I after a V chord is called what?

Accepted Answer

Deceptive cadence

Answer

A deceptive cadence occurs when V resolves to vi instead of the expected I, creating a surprise ending.

Question 4

In harmonic transcription, an augmented sixth chord typically resolves to which chord?

Accepted Answer

V or I6/4

Answer

Augmented sixth chords resolve outward by half step to V or the cadential 6/4 chord.

Question 5

Which figured bass symbol indicates a triad in first inversion?

Accepted Answer

6/3 or simply 6

Answer

First inversion triads are indicated by 6/3 in figured bass, often abbreviated as just 6.

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