Cadences in Music Theory

What is a Perfect Cadence?

• A chord progression from the IV chord to the I chord.

• A chord progression from the V chord to the I chord, creating a definitive sense of rest.

• A chord progression from the I chord to the V chord, creating tension.

• A chord progression from the V chord to the VI chord, creating an unresolved feeling.

When forming a Perfect Cadence in a minor key, what is the nature of the V (dominant) chord?

• It becomes a minor chord (v).

• It remains a major chord (V).

• It becomes a diminished chord.

• It is omitted entirely.

How does a Plagal Cadence (IV-I) typically differ in its musical effect compared to a Perfect Cadence (V-I)?

• It creates a stronger sense of finality and resolution.

• It is often used to introduce tension before a major climax.

• It provides a more subdued and less definitive sense of resolution.

• It is exclusively used in minor keys.

What is the chord progression for a plagal cadence in a minor key?

• IV - I

• V - i

• iv - i

• V - VI

Which chord progression typically characterizes an interrupted (or deceptive) cadence in a major key?

• V - I

• V - vi

• IV - I

• ii - V

What is the defining characteristic of an imperfect cadence (or half cadence)?

• It resolves to the tonic chord.

• It moves from the subdominant to the tonic.

• It ends on the dominant chord, leaving a sense of unresolving.

• It uses a minor subdominant chord.

What are the two conditions for a Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC) in the US system?

• Both chords are in root position, and the highest voice of the I chord is the tonic note.

• Both chords are in root position, and the highest voice of the V chord is the tonic note.

• The V chord is inverted, and the highest voice of the I chord is the tonic note.

• The I chord is inverted, and the highest voice of the V chord is the tonic note.

Which chord progression represents the "Mario Cadence" as demonstrated in the key of C?

• C - F - G - C

• Ab - Bb - C

• C - Ab - Bb - C

• Am - G - F - E