Harmony Section (Leaving Cert Music): Flashcards
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Definition of inversions
Definition of inversions
Chord arrangement where non-root note is lowest
Root position definition
Root position definition
Root of chord is lowest note
Root position notation
Root position notation
Chord name alone (e.g., C for C Major)
First inversion lowest note
First inversion lowest note
Third of the chord
First inversion notation
First inversion notation
Chord name with superscript 6 (e.g., C6)
Second inversion lowest note
Second inversion lowest note
Fifth of the chord
Second inversion notation
Second inversion notation
Chord name with superscript 6/4 (e.g., C6/4)
Purpose of inversions
Purpose of inversions
Smoother voice leading and add variety to progressions
Cadential 6/4 use
Cadential 6/4 use
Second inversion used in perfect cadences
Common mistake: bass note vs root
Common mistake: bass note vs root
Lowest note in inversion is NOT the chord's root