Consecutive Thirds (Leaving Cert Music): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
What are consecutive thirds?
What are consecutive thirds?
Two voices in parallel motion at a third interval
Effect consecutive thirds add to harmony
Effect consecutive thirds add to harmony
Warmth and fluidity
Sound quality of consecutive thirds
Sound quality of consecutive thirds
Smooth and connected between voices
Common usage of consecutive thirds in performance
Common usage of consecutive thirds in performance
Vocal and instrumental duets for rich, harmonious effect
Where found in four-part harmony
Where found in four-part harmony
Inner voices
Rule for notes in consecutive thirds
Rule for notes in consecutive thirds
Ensure notes belong to current key or scale
Type of motion to maintain in consecutive thirds
Type of motion to maintain in consecutive thirds
Stepwise motion
How to avoid monotony with consecutive thirds
How to avoid monotony with consecutive thirds
Balance with other intervals (fourths or sixths)
Effect of overusing consecutive thirds
Effect of overusing consecutive thirds
Makes texture predictable and unvaried
Caution for parallel thirds in outer voices
Caution for parallel thirds in outer voices
Avoid in soprano & bass if they weaken harmonic structure