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What is tonicization?
A brief visit to another key, borrowing chords and notes to add flavor.
Define 'secondary key'.
The key we are temporarily visiting during tonicization.
What is a 'temporary tonic'?
The tonic of the key we are temporarily visiting during tonicization.
Define 'closely related keys'.
Keys that share many pitches and chord progressions, making transitions smooth.
What is a 'secondary dominant'?
A dominant chord that temporarily tonicizes a chord other than the tonic.
Define 'cadential extension'.
Using multiple secondary dominants in succession to create tension and release near a cadence.
What is a prefix (in the context of cadential extension)?
Harmonic extensions that appear before the final cadence, ending with a cadence in the home key.
What is a suffix (in the context of cadential extension)?
Harmonic extensions after resolving to the dominant, often tonicizing other chords to prolong the section.
What is the function of a secondary dominant?
To create a strong pull towards a temporary tonic, making it sound like the true tonic.
What is the most common secondary dominant?
V/V (dominant of the dominant).
In C major, what is the harmonic function of D major?
V/V
In C major, what is the harmonic function of A major?
V/ii
In C major, what is the harmonic function of E major?
V/vi
In C major, what is the harmonic function of F major?
Often IV, can be I/IV
What is the function of V/V-V in a key?
Tonicizes the dominant, then resolves to it.
What is the function of V/ii-ii in a key?
Tonicizes the supertonic, then resolves to it.
What is the function of V/IV-IV in a key?
Tonicizes the subdominant, then resolves to it.
What is the role of accidentals in identifying tonicization?
They often indicate a temporary leading tone relationship.
How do you differentiate V/IV from I-IV?
Context and frequent use of the subdominant tone.
Why is context important in harmonic analysis?
To determine the function of chords and identify tonicizations.
In C major, what is the harmonic function of D major?
V/V
In C major, what is the harmonic function of A major?
V/ii
In C major, what is the harmonic function of F major?
V/IV
In A major, what is the harmonic function of E major?
V
In D major, what is the harmonic function of A major?
V
In the progression I-V/V-V-I, what is the function of the V/V?
To create tension and lead strongly to the dominant.
In a cadence with a V/IV-IV progression, what is the purpose of the V/IV?
To emphasize the subdominant chord and create a plagal cadence feel.
What is the role of accidentals in identifying tonicization?
Accidentals often indicate the presence of chords borrowed from another key, suggesting tonicization.
How do you identify a V/IV chord in a progression?
Look for accidentals or frequent use of the subdominant tone.
What is the function of a leading tone in tonicization?
The leading tone strongly resolves to the temporary tonic.