Cadences (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What are cadences in music?
What are cadences in music?
Chord progressions marking phrase endings
What is the chord progression for a perfect cadence?
What is the chord progression for a perfect cadence?
V-I
Which cadence is described as the most conclusive?
Which cadence is described as the most conclusive?
Perfect cadence
Which progressions create an imperfect cadence?
Which progressions create an imperfect cadence?
I-V or IV-V
What is the plagal cadence commonly known as?
What is the plagal cadence commonly known as?
The 'Amen' cadence
What chord progression forms an interrupted cadence?
What chord progression forms an interrupted cadence?
V-vi
What effect does an interrupted cadence create?
What effect does an interrupted cadence create?
Unexpected and dramatic, delaying resolution
What must the leading tone (7th degree) resolve to?
What must the leading tone (7th degree) resolve to?
The tonic
Where should perfect cadences be used?
Where should perfect cadences be used?
To end a piece or major section
What problem arises from overusing perfect cadences?
What problem arises from overusing perfect cadences?
Music becomes predictable and less dynamic