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Double this if possible in a chord.
What is the root?
The 4 types of Contrapuntal Musical Motions.
What is Parallel, Similar, Contrary, and Oblique Motion?
When one voice is higher than the other voice has been on the previous chord.
What is Overlap?
Used for creating more interesting compositions, also called non-harmonic tones or embellishing tones.
What is a non-chord tone?
The notes C and Eb together creates this.
What is a Minor Third Interval?
The major chord progression.
What is I ii iii IV V vi vii(dim)?
The bass and soprano move in the same direction by the same interval.
What is Parallel Motion?
When harmonies proceed from a stable beginning, move forward to progressively more active chords, then resolves to a stable chord.
What is a Progression?
Approached by a step and resolved by a step in the same direction.
What is a passing tone?
The notes D, F#, and A together creates this.
What is a D Major Triad?
The minor chord progression.
What is i ii(dim) III iv v VI VII?
The bass and soprano move in the same direction, but not by the same interval.
What is Similar Motion?
Begins a chord tone, then becomes a non-chord tone as the harmonies around it change, then ends as a chord tone as the harmonies change; very tonally strong; usually in bass.
What is a Pedal Point?
Approached by a step and resolved by a step in the opposite direction.
What is a neighboring tone?
The notes F#, A, and C# together creates this.
What is a F#Minor Triad?
The Keep It Simple for Success steps when creating chord progressions.
What is
1. Do not invert needlessly
2. Do not use 7th chords excessively
3. Do not use root-position vii diminished chords
4. Do not use non-chord tones in your bass line
5. Do not use second inversion triads unless you understand the function
The bass and soprano move in opposite directions by the same interval.
What is Contrary Motion?
The practice of two or more musicians simultaneously performing slightly different versions of the same melody.
What is Heterophony?
Approached by the same pitch and resolved by a step down.
What is a suspension?
The notes G, B, D, and F# together creates this.
What is a G Major Seventh Chord?
The chords in the dominant family.
What is vii diminished, vii7 diminished, V, V7?
When one voice stays the same and the other moves in either direction.
What is Oblique Motion?
The process of moving from one tonal center to another, with or without changing that key signature.
What is modulation?
Approached by the same pitch and resolved by a step up.
What is a retardation?
The notes Eb, Gb, Bb, and D together creates this.
What is an Eb Minor Seventh Chord?