Music Transcription Harmonic Progression Analysis 2

Question 1

In a ii–V–I progression in C major, which chord functions as the predominant?

Accepted Answer

Dm (or Dm7)

Answer

The ii chord (Dm or Dm7 in C major) is the predominant, preparing the dominant V chord.

Question 2

Which Roman numeral analysis correctly identifies a deceptive cadence?

Accepted Answer

V–vi

Answer

A deceptive cadence occurs when V resolves unexpectedly to vi instead of the expected tonic I.

Question 3

What does a slash chord like G/B indicate in harmonic analysis?

Accepted Answer

A G major chord with B as the bass note

Answer

A slash chord G/B means a G major chord voiced with B as the lowest note in the bass.

Question 4

In jazz, a tritone substitution replaces V7 with a dominant 7th chord how many semitones away?

Accepted Answer

6 semitones

Answer

A tritone substitution replaces the V7 chord with a dominant 7th chord a tritone (6 semitones) away.

Question 5

The Neapolitan chord (♭II) in C minor is built on which root?

Accepted Answer

D♭

Answer

In C minor, the Neapolitan chord is a major chord built on the flattened second scale degree, D♭.

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