Music Transcription Harmonic Dictation and Analysis 4

Question 1

When dictating a chromatic mediant relationship, what makes two chords chromatically mediant to each other?

Accepted Answer

Their roots are a third apart with different modes

Answer

Chromatic mediants have roots a third apart but differ in quality (e.g., C major to E major), sharing one common tone.

Question 2

In figured bass, what does the symbol '7' above a bass note indicate?

Accepted Answer

A seventh chord in root position

Answer

The figure '7' indicates a seventh chord in root position, meaning a seventh is added above the bass (root).

Question 3

Which scale degree is doubled most often when voicing a second-inversion (cadential 6/4) chord?

Accepted Answer

The root of the key (bass note)

Answer

In a cadential 6/4, the bass note (the fifth of the chord, which is the root of the key) is typically doubled.

Question 4

What is the difference between a passing 6/4 chord and a cadential 6/4 chord?

Accepted Answer

Passing 6/4 has a bass that moves stepwise between two chords; cadential 6/4 precedes V

Answer

A passing 6/4 connects two chords with stepwise bass motion, while a cadential 6/4 appears before V at cadences.

Question 5

When transcribing a French augmented sixth chord, which notes are present in C minor?

Accepted Answer

Ab, C, D, F#

Answer

The French augmented sixth (Fr+6) in C minor contains Ab, C, D, and F#, featuring both the augmented sixth and an augmented fourth above the bass.

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