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Define 'submediant chord'.
vi in major, VI in minor. Versatile chord with tonic expansion, weak predominant, and deceptive cadence functions.
What is 'tonic expansion'?
When a chord substitutes for the tonic, extending the sense of home.
What is a 'deceptive cadence'?
A cadence that progresses V-vi (or V-VI in minor), avoiding the expected tonic resolution.
Define 'harmonic function'.
A chord's role within a progression (Tonic, Dominant, Predominant).
What is a 'predominant chord'?
A chord that typically leads to the dominant, creating a pull away from the tonic.
Define 'tonic'.
The 'home base' chord; stable, resolved, and provides a sense of rest.
Define 'dominant'.
A chord that creates tension and pulls strongly towards the tonic.
What is 'contextual analysis'?
Interpreting a chord's function based on its surrounding chords in a progression.
What is a 'authentic cadence'?
A cadence that progresses V-I (or V-i in minor), creating a sense of resolution
What is the function of 'weak predominant'?
A chord that creates a gentle pull away from the tonic, leading to the dominant.
In C major, what notes make up the vi chord?
A, C, E
In A minor, what notes make up the VI chord?
F, A, C
What is the Roman numeral for the submediant chord in a major key?
vi
What is the Roman numeral for the submediant chord in a minor key?
VI
What is the typical inversion of the predominant chord?
Root position
In G major, what notes make up the vi chord?
E, G, B
In E minor, what notes make up the VI chord?
C, E, G
In D major, what notes make up the vi chord?
B, D, F#
In B minor, what notes make up the VI chord?
G, B, D
In F major, what notes make up the vi chord?
D, F, A
Analyze: I-vi-V-I in C major.
T-T-D-T (vi as tonic expansion)
Analyze: I-vi-ii6-V7-I in C major.
T-PD-PD-D-T (vi as weak predominant)
Analyze: V-vi in A minor.
D-Deceptive Cadence (VI as deceptive resolution)
In C major, what is the function of vi in I-vi-IV-V?
Tonic expansion or weak predominant.
In A minor, what is the function of VI in i-VI-III-VII?
Tonic expansion or weak predominant.
What is the function of the vi chord in a deceptive cadence?
It replaces the expected tonic chord after the dominant.
In E minor, what is the function of VI in V-VI?
Deceptive resolution.
Analyze: I-vi-I-V in G major.
T-T-T-D (vi as tonic expansion)
Analyze: V-VI in C minor.
D-Deceptive Cadence (VI as deceptive resolution)
In A minor, what is the function of VI in i-VI-iv-V?
Tonic expansion or weak predominant.