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AP Music Theory Practice Quiz: Adding Predominant Function IV (iv) and ii (ii°) to a Melodic Phrase

Written by AP Content Team, Verified for 2026 AP Exams, Last updated: May 2026

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According to the provided text, what is the primary purpose of inserting predominant chords into a harmonic progression?

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According to the provided text, what is the primary purpose of inserting predominant chords into a harmonic progression?

A) To create a sense of ambiguity and weaken the key.

B) To resolve directly back to the initial tonic chord.

C) To intensify the establishment of the key.

D) To replace the function of the dominant chord.

Correct Answer: C

The text states that 'To intensify the establishment of key, predominant chords are frequently inserted' into a harmonic progression.

What is the typical order of harmonic functions within a melodic phrase that includes a predominant chord?

A) Tonic-dominant-predominant-tonic

B) Tonic-predominant-dominant-tonic

C) Predominant-tonic-dominant-tonic

D) Tonic-dominant-tonic-predominant

Correct Answer: B

The content specifies the order of functions as 'tonic-predominant-dominant-tonic'.

Which of the following pairs of chords are specifically identified as serving a predominant function?

A) Tonic (I) and Dominant (V)

B) Mediant (iii) and Submediant (vi)

C) Subdominant (IV/iv) and Supertonic (ii/ii°)

D) Leading-tone (vii°) and Tonic (I)

Correct Answer: C

The text explicitly states that 'Subdominant (IV or iv) and supertonic (ii or iio) chords... are referred to as predominant harmonies.'

The term 'predominant' is used to describe these harmonies because they typically precede which functional area of a phrase?

A) The initial tonic area

B) The final tonic area

C) The submediant functional area

D) The dominant functional area

Correct Answer: D

The content mentions that subdominant and supertonic chords 'often precede the dominant functional area of a phrase, and therefore are referred to as predominant harmonies.'

A musician analyzes a piece of notated music and identifies a chord progression as I - V - I. To make the progression sound more conclusive and intensify the key, where would a ii chord most logically be inserted?

A) Before the initial I chord

B) Between the I and V chords

C) Between the V and final I chords

D) After the final I chord

Correct Answer: B

Based on the standard progression 'tonic-predominant-dominant-tonic,' the predominant chord (like ii) would be inserted between the tonic (I) and the dominant (V).

The skill of identifying harmonic function, such as the role of predominant chords, is applicable to:

A) Only music that is heard (performed).

B) Only music that is written down (notated).

C) Both performed and notated music.

D) Only music from the Baroque period.

Correct Answer: C

The first point in the content states that one should be able to 'Identify and describe harmonic function within a chord progression in—a. performed music b. notated music.'

Which Roman numeral correctly represents the supertonic chord?

A) IV or iv

B) V

C) I

D) ii or ii°

Correct Answer: D

The provided text explicitly identifies the supertonic chord with the Roman numerals 'ii or iio'.

In a harmonic analysis, seeing the progression iv - V - i in a minor key demonstrates which principle?

A) The use of a tonic chord to precede a dominant chord.

B) The use of a predominant chord to precede a dominant chord.

C) The avoidance of key establishment.

D) The reversal of the standard functional order.

Correct Answer: B

The iv chord is the subdominant in a minor key, which serves a predominant function. The progression shows this predominant chord preceding the dominant (V), which aligns with the 'predominant-dominant' part of the standard functional order.

What is another name for the IV (or iv) chord, based on its scale degree?

A) Supertonic

B) Dominant

C) Subdominant

D) Tonic

Correct Answer: C

The content explicitly identifies the IV (or iv) chord as the 'Subdominant' chord.