Music Theory Cadences

What is the definition of a cadence in music theory?

• A cadence is a type of musical instrument.

• A cadence is a type of rhythm in music.

• A cadence is a type of musical note.

• A cadence is a melodic or harmonic progression that creates a sense of resolution or ending in a musical phrase or composition.

How many types of cadences are there in music theory?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 4

Which cadence is also known as a 'perfect authentic cadence'?

• perfect cadence

• imperfect cadence

• plagal cadence

• deceptive cadence

Which cadence is commonly used in church music?

• perfect cadence

• interrupted cadence

• plagal cadence

• imperfect cadence

What is the characteristic of an imperfect cadence?

• Ends on the dominant chord

• Ends on the subdominant chord

• Ends on the mediant chord

• Ends on a chord other than the tonic chord

In a perfect cadence, what is the progression of chords?

• V-I

• IV-V

• I-V

• V-IV

Which cadence is often used to create a sense of finality or resolution?

• perfect cadence

• imperfect cadence

• plagal cadence

• interrupted cadence

What is the difference between a perfect cadence and a plagal cadence?

• A perfect cadence resolves from the subdominant to the dominant chord, while a plagal cadence resolves from the dominant to the subdominant chord.

• A perfect cadence resolves from the tonic to the dominant chord, while a plagal cadence resolves from the tonic to the subdominant chord.

• A perfect cadence resolves from the dominant to the tonic chord, while a plagal cadence resolves from the subdominant to the tonic chord.

• A perfect cadence resolves from the tonic to the subdominant chord, while a plagal cadence resolves from the dominant to the tonic chord.

Which cadence is commonly used to create a sense of tension or suspension?

• suspension cadence

• release cadence

• harmony cadence

• resolution cadence

In an imperfect cadence, what is the progression of chords?

• V - IV

• V - I

• IV - V

• I - IV