Music Transcription Harmonic Progression Analysis 5

Question 1

What distinguishes a pivot chord modulation from a chromatic modulation?

Accepted Answer

Pivot chord modulation uses a chord common to both keys; chromatic modulation uses a half-step chord shift without a common chord

Answer

A pivot chord belongs diatonically to both the old and new key, while a chromatic modulation shifts by half step without such a shared chord.

Question 2

In jazz lead-sheet notation, 'Cmaj7#11' indicates which scale is implied?

Accepted Answer

C Lydian

Answer

A major chord with a raised 11th (#11) implies the Lydian mode, which features a raised 4th scale degree.

Question 3

When a bass line moves in contrary motion to the soprano while inner voices hold, this is an example of which contrapuntal technique?

Accepted Answer

Contrary motion

Answer

Contrary motion occurs when two voices move in opposite directions (one ascending while the other descends).

Question 4

The 'Coltrane changes' substitution system, used in 'Giant Steps,' divides the octave into how many equal parts?

Accepted Answer

Three (major thirds)

Answer

Coltrane changes divide the octave into three equal parts using major thirds, cycling through three tonal centers a major third apart.

Question 5

Which Roman numeral represents the leading-tone triad in major and what is its quality?

Accepted Answer

vii° — diminished

Answer

The leading-tone triad in major is vii°, a diminished triad built on the seventh scale degree.

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