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What notes make up a ii chord in C major?
D, F, A
What notes make up a IV chord in G major?
C, E, G
What notes make up a ii7 chord in D major?
E, G, B, D
What notes make up a iv chord in A minor?
D, F, A
What notes make up a iio chord in C major?
D, F, Ab
What notes make up a iv7 chord in E minor?
A, C, E, G
What notes make up a ii6 chord in F major?
G, Bb, D
What notes make up a iio6 chord in G major?
A, C, Eb
What notes make up a ii 6/5 chord in A major?
B, D, F#, A
What notes make up a ii 4/2 chord in E major?
F#, A, C#, E
What is a predominant chord?
A chord that typically precedes the dominant, creating anticipation.
Define supertonic.
The chord built on the second scale degree.
Define subdominant.
The chord built on the fourth scale degree.
What is a seventh chord?
A chord consisting of a triad plus a note a seventh above the root.
What is a chordal seventh?
The note that is a seventh above the root of a seventh chord.
Define inversion.
A chord where the root is not in the bass.
What is voice leading?
The way individual melodic lines move in relation to each other.
Define tendency tone.
A note that has a strong pull towards another note.
What does contrary motion mean?
When two voices move in opposite directions.
What is a common tone?
A note that is shared between two chords.
How should the chordal seventh resolve?
Down by step.
What should you avoid in voice leading?
Parallel fifths and octaves.
What is important in predominant to V7 voice leading?
Prepare the 7th by common tone.
What kind of motion is useful in voice leading?
Contrary motion.
What should you do with common tones?
Keep them.
What is a good note to double in root position seventh chords?
The third.
What note can be omitted in root position seventh chords?
The fifth.
What scale degree does the chordal 7th of ii7 resolve to?
Leading tone
What is the function of the bass in inversions?
Creates a smoother bass line.
Why is the third doubled in ii6 and iio6?
To intensify the subdominant feel.