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AP Music Theory Practice Quiz: Cadences and Predominant Function

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

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Question 1 of 7

According to the provided text, which chord progression defines a plagal cadence?

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According to the provided text, which chord progression defines a plagal cadence?

A) V–I

B) IV–I

C) iv⁶–V

D) V to a non-tonic chord

Correct Answer: B

The text explicitly defines the plagal cadence with the Roman numerals IV (iv)–I (i).

The Phrygian half cadence is described as being used exclusively in what type of tonality?

A) Major only

B) Major or minor

C) Minor only

D) Modal only

Correct Answer: C

The content specifies the chord progression for the Phrygian half cadence as "iv⁶–V, minor only."

What is the defining characteristic of a deceptive cadence as described in the text?

A) It moves from a predominant chord to a tonic chord.

B) It is the strongest and most conclusive type of cadence.

C) It avoids the expected resolution to the tonic chord after a V chord.

D) It can only be identified in performed music, not notated music.

Correct Answer: C

The text states that the deceptive cadence "avoids the V–I resolution of authentic cadences by having a non-tonic chord substitute for tonic."

Which cadence type is explicitly mentioned as using a predominant function chord to conclude a phrase by moving to the tonic?

A) Plagal cadence

B) Deceptive cadence

C) Phrygian half cadence

D) Authentic cadence

Correct Answer: A

The text states, "Cadences such as the plagal cadence—IV (iv)–I (i)—...use predominant function as they conclude a phrase." The Phrygian half cadence also uses a predominant chord, but it concludes on the dominant (V), not the tonic.

In the context of a Phrygian half cadence (iv⁶–V), the iv⁶ chord serves which harmonic function?

A) Tonic

B) Dominant

C) Predominant

D) Submediant

Correct Answer: C

The text groups the Phrygian half cadence with the plagal cadence as examples of cadences that "use predominant function as they conclude a phrase." The iv⁶ chord precedes the dominant V, thus serving a predominant function.

Based on the description, a deceptive cadence is a direct contrast to an authentic cadence because it...

A) ends on a V chord instead of a I chord.

B) uses a IV chord instead of a V chord.

C) replaces the expected tonic resolution with a non-tonic chord.

D) is only found in minor keys.

Correct Answer: C

The text explains that the deceptive cadence "avoids the V–I resolution of authentic cadences by having a non-tonic chord substitute for tonic."

The provided text identifies which two cadences as specific examples that use predominant function within the final two chords of the phrase?

A) Deceptive and Authentic

B) Plagal and Deceptive

C) Phrygian half and Authentic

D) Plagal and Phrygian half

Correct Answer: D

The text explicitly lists "the plagal cadence—IV (iv)–I (i)—and Phrygian half cadence—iv⁶–V" as cadences that "use predominant function as they conclude a phrase."