Bad Progressions to Avoid (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What are bad progressions in harmony?
What are bad progressions in harmony?
Chord sequences that break harmony rules
What is the issue with parallel fifths and octaves?
What is the issue with parallel fifths and octaves?
Two voices move in parallel to perfect 5ths
What effect do parallel fifths and octaves create?
What effect do parallel fifths and octaves create?
Weakens voice independence, unnatural sound
What degree must resolve up to the tonic?
What degree must resolve up to the tonic?
7th degree (leading tone)
What is the effect of consecutive unisons?
What is the effect of consecutive unisons?
Reduces texture and variety in harmony
What is an example of poor voice leading?
What is an example of poor voice leading?
Bass line higher than soprano
What is the effect of using unrelated chords?
What is the effect of using unrelated chords?
Confuses tonal centre, sounds incoherent
What effect does overusing the same chord create?
What effect does overusing the same chord create?
Monotony and lack of harmonic movement
Which triads should be used for logical chord movement?
Which triads should be used for logical chord movement?
Primary (I, IV, V) & secondary (ii, vi)
Which cadences should be used to define phrases clearly?
Which cadences should be used to define phrases clearly?
Perfect (V-I) or imperfect (I-V)