Chapter+12

Basic phrase - conclusive phrase that consists of an opening tonic area, dominant area, and a tonic closure

Cadence - the harmonic, melodic and rythmic features that make the phrase sound like a complete thought

Conclusive phrase - cadence that makes a phrase sound complete

Dominant Area - harmonic area in a basic phrase

Half Cadence - when the phrase ends on the dominant or scale degree 2 for sopranos

Harmonic Rhythm - how quickly the chords need to change to fit with the melody

Imperfect Authentic Cadence - When the cadence ends the soprano or bass on a scale degree other than 1

Inconclusive Cadence - sounds incomplete because they do not end on the tonic

Perfect Authentic Cadence - the type of cadence most definitive when the soprano moves from scale degree 2 or 7 to 1. The harmonic progression is at its strongest point

Resolution - the way a harmony or scale step progresses to the next pitch

Tendency Tone - a chord member whose dissonance to the surrounding tones require a specific resolution

Tonic Area - opening and closing area in a basic phrase