203 Week 2 Lecture

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lectures from MUS 203 Classical Theory and Musicianship 1, focusing on key concepts, chords, and harmonic theory.

Cadential 6/4

A chord that intensifies the dominant, functioning as part of the V.

Neighbor/Pedal 6/4

A chord where the bass note stays the same while the upper voices step up and back.

Arpeggiated 6/4

A chord that indicates a change in bass position, often less functional but more melodic.

Passing 6/4

A chord that connects two versions of the same chord, moving in a scale-wise line.

Tonic

The first scale degree and the chord built on it, often considered the home chord.

Dominant

The fifth scale degree and its associated chord, which resolves to the tonic.

Subdominant

The fourth scale degree and the chord built on it, often leading to the dominant.

Voice Leading

The direction of individual musical lines or voices that move from one chord to another.

Chord Expansion

Techniques used to elaborate or elaborate on a harmony within a musical context.

Embellishments

Musical flourishes that decorate or elaborate a melody.

Suspensions

A technique where a note from a previous chord is held into the next chord, creating dissonance.

Phrase Model

A structure that organizes musical ideas into coherent phrases.

Cadence

A harmonic progression that concludes a phrase, section, or piece of music.

6/4 Chords

A type of chord where the bass note is a third above the root of the chord.

Applied Dominants

Dominant chords that resolve to chords other than the tonic.

Tonic Prolongation

Techniques that extend the duration or significance of the tonic in a musical passage.

Harmonic Areas

Segments of music that establish a particular harmony or chord structure.

Bass Position Change

A shift in the lowest note of a chord, altering its voicing.

Chord Substitution

Replacing one chord with another that has a similar function within the harmonic progression.

Contrapuntal

A musical texture that involves the interplay of multiple independent musical lines.

Double Neighboring Chord

A chord that includes two neighboring voices surrounding the target chord.

Neighbor Chord

A chord that introduces a note that steps away from the chord tone and returns.

Passing Chord

A chord that connects two harmonically related chords by step.

Static Harmony

Harmony that remains unchanged while melodies move over it.

Melodic Decoration

Adding embellishments to a melody that enhance its expressiveness.

Introduction of Color

Adding elements of surprise or interest to harmony.

Final Tonic Area

The concluding harmonic space often centered around the tonic.

Cadential Extension

An elaboration of the final cadence in a musical work.

Submediant

The sixth scale degree and the chord that is built on it, often used for modulation.

Scale-wise Motion

Movement between notes in a scale, often used in voice leading.

Contextual Harmony

The harmonic background surrounding a specific musical idea or area.

Cadences in Various Contexts

Different types of cadences employed across musical forms.

Expanding the Tonic Area

Techniques to enhance or extend the tonic harmony.

Background Functions of Harmony

The roles that different harmonies play in establishing the tonal center.

Harmonic Progression

The sequence of chords in a musical piece.

Functional Harmony

Harmony that serves a direct and recognizable function within tonal music.

Harmonic Texture

The organization of musical lines and chords in relation to one another.

Interplay Between Voices

The interaction and relationship between different musical lines or parts.

Percussive Chords

Chords that create a rhythmic or striking emphasis in music.

Summary of 6/4 Applications

A breakdown of how 6/4 chords and other tonic expansions can be used in compositions.

Exercises in Theory

Practical applications of theory concepts learned in class.

Course Structure Breakdown

An outline of what students can expect from the lectures and exercises.