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What is a chordal seventh?
The note a seventh above the root of the chord.
What is a tendency tone?
A note that has a strong pull towards resolution.
Define 'resolution' in music.
The move from a dissonant chord to a consonant one.
What is voice leading?
The smooth connection of individual melodic lines in a chord progression.
What is a suspension?
When a note from one chord is held over into the next chord, creating dissonance.
Define parallel octaves.
Two voices moving in parallel motion an octave apart.
Define parallel fifths.
Two voices moving in parallel motion a perfect fifth apart.
What is an uncharacteristic leap?
A leap larger than a fifth, or an augmented second/tritone.
What is an inverted chord?
A chord in which the root is not the lowest note.
What is a dominant seventh chord?
A major triad with a minor seventh added above the root.
How should the chordal seventh be approached?
By step or common tone.
How should the chordal seventh resolve?
Down by step.
What is an exception to the chordal seventh resolution rule?
Suspensions or I-V4/3-I6.
What voice leading errors should be avoided?
Parallel octaves, fifths, and unisons.
How should the leading tone resolve?
Up to the tonic.
What is the best approach to the chordal seventh?
By step
What is a last resort approach to the chordal seventh?
Descending leap of a third
What is the consequence of incorrect chordal seventh resolution?
Major Error (0 points)
What is the consequence of parallel octaves/fifths?
Major Error (0 points)
What is the consequence of too many leaps in voice leading?
Minor Error (-1 point)
What is the function of V7 chord?
Dominant function, creates strong pull to tonic.
What is the typical resolution of a V7?
Resolves to I (or i).
Which chord tone is typically omitted in a V7?
The fifth.
What is the doubling in a V7 chord when the 5th is omitted?
Double the root.
What scale degree is the chordal seventh in a V7 chord?
The fourth scale degree.
What is the Roman numeral for a dominant seventh chord?
V7
What is the Roman numeral for a diminished seventh chord?
vii°7
What is the Roman numeral for a major seventh chord?
IM7
What is the Roman numeral for a minor seventh chord?
im7
What is the Roman numeral for a half-diminished seventh chord?
viiø7