AP Music Theory Flashcards: Part Writing of Secondary Leading Tone Chords
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Does the function of a secondary leading-tone chord alter its basic voice-leading rules?
No, the fundamental doubling and voice-leading considerations of normal leading-tone chords are maintained for secondary leading-tone chords.
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Does the function of a secondary leading-tone chord alter its basic voice-leading rules?
No, the fundamental doubling and voice-leading considerations of normal leading-tone chords are maintained for secondary leading-tone chords.
What are four methods for applying and practicing 18th-century voice leading?
The four methods are score analysis, error detection, writing exercises, and contextual listening.
Rule for Chordal Seventh Resolution
Chordal sevenths, including those in secondary leading-tone chords, must resolve down by step.
In an error detection exercise, you find the seventh of a viiø7/IV resolving up. What is the mistake?
The voice-leading is incorrect because the chordal seventh of a secondary leading-tone chord must resolve down by step.
If you know the rules for a vii°7 chord, how do you part-write a vii°7/V chord?
You apply the exact same doubling and voice-leading considerations to the secondary chord (vii°7/V) as you would to the normal leading-tone chord (vii°7).
What prior knowledge is essential for correctly writing secondary leading-tone chords?
A firm understanding of the doubling and voice-leading considerations for normal (primary) leading-tone chords is essential.
How must the chordal seventh of a secondary leading-tone chord resolve?
The chordal seventh of a secondary leading-tone chord must resolve down by step, following the standard procedure for all leading-tone chords.
When completing a writing exercise, what is a key consideration for any secondary leading-tone chord you use?
A key consideration is to maintain all standard doubling and voice-leading rules as if it were a normal leading-tone chord.
What is the fundamental principle for part-writing secondary leading-tone chords?
When part-writing secondary leading-tone chords, all doubling and voice-leading considerations of normal leading-tone chords should be maintained.
18th-Century Voice Leading Procedures
These are standard part-writing rules and considerations, such as how to handle doubling and the resolution of chordal sevenths.