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This AP Music Theory study guide covers voice leading, especially with seventh chords, including their inversions and functions as dominant substitutes or in tonic prolongation. It reviews general voice leading rules such as stepwise motion, avoiding parallel fifths/octaves, and resolving leading tones and chordal sevenths. It also summarizes cadence types (authentic, half, deceptive, plagal) and provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
When voice leading with seventh chords, what type of motion is generally preferred? 🎶
Leaping motion
Contrary motion
Stepwise motion
Oblique motion