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A cadence is formed by two chords at the end of a phrase. An interrupted cadence is usually formed by the chords V–VI. (In the key of C major, chords G to A minor.) This creates an ending which can sound unfinished – where the listener is surprised that the music has drawn to a close.
- How do you write interrupted cadence?
- Is a deceptive cadence an interrupted cadence?
- What cadence is I to IV?
- What cadence is chord 1 to 4?
How do you write interrupted cadence?
An interrupted cadence is a dominant chord (V) followed by a submediant chord (VI) which, in F major would be a C major chord (V) followed by a D minor chord (IV).
Is a deceptive cadence an interrupted cadence?
Deceptive cadence
"A cadence is called 'interrupted', 'deceptive' or 'false' where the penultimate, dominant chord is not followed by the expected tonic, but by another one, often the submediant." This is the most important irregular resolution, most commonly V7–vi (or V7–♭VI) in major or V7–VI in minor.
What cadence is I to IV?
If a phrase ends with IV (or iv) going to I (or i), a plagal cadence (PC) occurs.
What cadence is chord 1 to 4?
A Plagal Cadence moves from chord IV to chord I (IV-I). It is sometimes called the “Amen Cadence” because the word “Amen” is set to it at the end of many traditional hymns. Both the perfect and plagal cadences sound finished because they end on chord I, but they each have their own characteristic sound.
