Music Theory - What Is A Deceptive Cadence?

The video tutorial explores the concept of deceptive cadence in music, which starts on the five chord and ends on anything but the tonic, often resolving to the six chord. It provides examples in C major and discusses its function in extending musical phrases. The deceptive cadence is also examined in the relative minor key, offering composers more options. The tutorial concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more music learning content.

What is a key characteristic of a deceptive cadence?

• It always resolves to the six chord.

• It resolves on the tonic.

• It starts on the tonic.

• It resolves to any chord except the tonic.

In the key of C major, what is the typical resolution of a deceptive cadence?

• From the six chord to the tonic.

• From the five chord to the tonic.

• From the tonic to the five chord.

• From the five chord to the six chord.

How does a deceptive cadence affect the musical conversation?

• It creates a sense of finality.

• It ends the musical piece.

• It signals the end of a musical section.

• It extends the musical conversation.

What is the effect of using a deceptive cadence in a minor key?

• It provides more options for resolution.

• It limits the composer's options.

• It always resolves to the tonic.

• It creates a sense of finality.

Why might a composer choose to use a deceptive cadence?

• To simplify the musical structure.

• To ensure the music resolves predictably.

• To surprise the listener with an unexpected resolution.

• To create a sense of closure.