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What is the function of vi in I-vi-V-I?

Tonic expansion

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What is the function of vi in I-vi-V-I?

Tonic expansion

What is the function of vi in I-vi-ii6-V7-I?

Weak predominant

What cadence is V-vi?

Deceptive cadence

In C major, analyze: I - vi - IV - V - I

T - T - PD - D - T

In A minor, analyze: i - VI - iv - V - i

T - T - PD - D - T

In E minor, what is the function of VI in V-VI?

Deceptive cadence

In G major, what is the function of vi in I-vi-IV-V?

Tonic Expansion

In D major, what is the function of vi in I-vi-ii-V?

Weak Predominant

In B minor, what is the function of VI in i-VI-V-i?

Tonic Expansion

In F major, what is the function of vi in I-vi-V-IV?

Tonic Expansion

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