- What chords are dominant function?
- What is the function of a mediant chord?
- Is a III chord dominant?
- Which Roman numeral has a dominant function?
What chords are dominant function?
Dominant triads, seventh chords, and ninth chords typically have dominant function. Leading-tone triads and seventh chords may also have dominant function.
What is the function of a mediant chord?
The mediant chord functions as a very weak pre-dominant — so weak that it almost always leads to stronger pre-dominant chords, rarely progressing directly to V. One of its most important uses is to harmonize 7 as it descends in the melody.
Is a III chord dominant?
The iii chord contains E-G-B, and the dominant V chord contains G-B-D; these share the root and third of the V chord, so the iii chord can function as a dominant chord.
Which Roman numeral has a dominant function?
Comparison of the terminologies
Name of scale degree | Roman numeral | Function in German |
---|---|---|
Subdominant | IV | Subdominante |
Dominant | V | Dominante |
Submediant | vi | Tonikaparallele |
Leading (note) | vii° | verkürzter Dominantseptakkord |