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: an unsounded musical interval of a fifth that is implied by the similar up or down motion of two voice parts and that if sounded would produce consecutive fifths.
- What is a hidden 5th in music?
- What is a hidden fifth or octave?
- Are unequal fifths allowed?
- What is a consecutive 5th?
What is a hidden 5th in music?
A hidden fifth occurs when an implied consonant passing note would create a parallel fifth. A hidden octave occurs when an implied consonant passing note would create a parallel octave.
What is a hidden fifth or octave?
Hidden fifths (hidden octaves are the same idea, but with octaves) is when two voices move in similar motion into a fifth in the next chord. This isn't the same as parallel fifths, where they move together from one fifth to another.
Are unequal fifths allowed?
The reverse, a rising P5→d5, is acceptable voice leading (no deduction). Unequal fifths in either order, when descending, are acceptable (no deduction).
What is a consecutive 5th?
Consecutive 5ths often sneak in when there are two root position (5-3) chords next to each other. ... In the second chord, they are also a perfect fifth apart. When there are perfect 5ths in the same two parts one after the other, we call them “consecutive 5ths”.
