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Unit 5: Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

AP Music Theory — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Predominant Function

The harmonic function that builds ______ and smoothly leads to the dominant chord, preparing for its arrival.

Supertonic (ii)

A ______ triad built on the second scale degree in a major key, serving a predominant function.

Subdominant (IV)

A ______ triad built on the fourth scale degree in a major key, serving a predominant function.

First Inversion (6 or 6/5)

An inversion where the ______ of the chord is placed in the bass, often indicated by figured bass '6' or '6/5'.

Half-diminished seventh chord (iiø7)

A seventh chord (iiø7) characteristic of minor keys, consisting of a diminished triad with a ______ seventh.

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