What is Harmony? (Leaving Cert Music): Flashcards
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Definition of harmony
Definition of harmony
Combination of notes creating chords & progressions
Triads
Triads
Three-note chords
Common triads in major keys
Common triads in major keys
I, IV, V, ii, vi
Common triads in minor keys
Common triads in minor keys
i, iv, V, VI
Perfect Cadence (V-I) characteristics
Perfect Cadence (V-I) characteristics
Strong and final
Plagal Cadence (IV-I) characteristics
Plagal Cadence (IV-I) characteristics
Soft and gentle resolution
Imperfect Cadence progression
Imperfect Cadence progression
I-V or IV-V, unfinished, leads to continuation
Interrupted Cadence (V-vi) characteristics
Interrupted Cadence (V-vi) characteristics
Unexpected and surprising
Primary progression
Primary progression
I-IV-V-I
What secondary progressions include
What secondary progressions include
ii and vi chords for variety