Unit 6 - Compound Meters
What is the difference between simple and compound meter
In simple meter, the main beat divides in two. In compound meter, the main beat is a dotted note that divides into three.
What is the interval formula for a natural minor
W-H-W-W-H-W-W
What is an interval
The distance in pitch between two notes
What is a triad
A three-note chord consisting of a root note, a third, and a fifth
Talk about the way we use I IV V7 chords to create chord progression
home (I), away (IV), and tension-building (V7) that ultimately resolves back home
What is an asymmetric meter
The beats do not group equally into twos or threes. They are often felt as a combination of simple and compound meters.
What is a harmonic minor
A seven-note musical scale identical to the natural minor scale, but with the 7th degree raised by a half-step
What is augmented
A major or perfect interval raised by one half step
What are the qualities of triads built on each degree of a major scale
Major, Minor, Diminished
What are Cadences
The rhythmic or harmonic sequence that gives a sense of resolution or ending to a phrase, section, or complete work
What is a duplet
A rhythmic grouping that tells you to play two notes in the exact same amount of time normally occupied by three of the same note value.
What notes are raised and lowered in the melodic minor scale
Raised 6th and 7th degree when ascending, and a lowered 6th and 7th degree when descending
What is diminished
A minor or perfect interval lowered by one half step
What are the names of each scale degree
Tonic, Supertonic, Mediant, Subdominant, Dominant, Submediant, Leading tone
What is a Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
The strongest and most conclusive chord progression in tonal music
What are the time signatures for simple meters
Time Signatures: 2-4, 2-2, 2-8
What is the difference between parallel and relative scales
Relative scales share the exact same notes and key signature but start on a different root note. Parallel scales share the same root note but contain different notes and key signatures
What are extended
Xtra notes added to a basic chord (the root, third, and fifth) to create a richer, more colorful, and harmonically complex sound
Types of inversions
Changes how the harmony or melody is perceived
What is a Half Cadence (HC)
An inconclusive musical chord progression that ends on the Dominant (V) chord, creating unresolved tension similar to a comma or a question mark in a sentence
What are the time signatures for compound meters
Time Signatures: 6-8, 6-4
What is the difference between Major and minor pentatonic scales
Minor pentatonic sounds sad and bluesy, while major pentatonic sounds bright and sweet
Augmented vs diminished intervals (not chords, just changing the interval)
Augmented means making the interval one half-step larger than its standard size, while diminished means making it one half-step smaller
All 5 types of 7th chords (bonus: augmented)
Provide an extra, more dissonant color
What is a Deceptive Cadence (DC)
A musical progression where a dominant chord (V or V7), which strongly pulls toward the tonic (I or i), resolves unexpectedly to a different chord—most commonly the submediant (vi or VI)