Unit 7 Prep

What is the V (dominant function) of a d minor chord?

• A Major

• A minor

• G Major

• G minor

Answer explanation

Correct!

The leading tone is what creates the dominant function.

In minor keys, this requires a borrowed leading tone.

What is the Dominant chord (V) of Ab Major?

• E Major

• Eb Major

• Db Major

Answer explanation

The V of Ab is Eb.

V (dominant function) of Bb minor

• A Major

• a diminished

• f minor

• F Major

Answer explanation

V of Bb is F. The diatonic chord would be f minor, but to have dominant function, the chord must be Major so a leading tone is borrowed.

In what key does this passage appear to be operating?

• Ab Major

• f minor

Answer explanation

The first and last chords of the passage are both f minor and the borrowed leading tone is present, helping us recognize F minor as the operating key.

In what key does this passage appear to be operating?

• Ab Major

• f minor

Answer explanation

Ab is the opening chord.

Ab is the closing chord.

No accidentals are used to create a borrowed leading tone.

Ab is functioning as the tonic.

How would you describe the tonality heard in this passage?

• It starts and ends in the same Major key

• It starts and ends in the same minor key

• It starts in a Major key and ends in the relative minor.

• It starts in a minor key and ends in the relative Major.

How would you describe the tonality heard in this passage?

• It starts and ends in the same Major key

• It starts and ends in the same minor key

• It starts in a Major key and ends in the relative minor.

• It starts in a minor key and ends in the relative Major.

How would you describe the tonality heard in this passage?

• It starts and ends in the same Major key

• It starts and ends in the same minor key

• It starts in a Major key and ends in the relative minor.

• It starts in a minor key and cadences in the same key before repeating the same phrase in the relative Major.

How would you describe the tonality heard in this passage?

• It starts and ends in the same Major key

• It starts and ends in the same minor key

• It starts in a Major key and cadences in the same key, followed by the same phrase in the relative minor.

• It starts in a minor key and ends in the relative Major.

How would you describe the tonality heard in this passage?

• It starts and ends in the same Major key

• It starts and ends in the same minor key

• It starts in a minor key and cadences in the relative Major

• It starts in a Major key and cadences in a minor key