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Flashcards in Descending-Third Sequences Deck (7)
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1
Q

descending-third sequences

A
  • same concepts as descnding-fifths but there is a higher tendency for voice leading problems
  • descending by thirds problems:
    • chords in sequence have built in parallel fifths
  • pattern: I (V) vi (iii) IV (I) ii () I
    • notice that every other chord is the descending third (the chords in paranthesis are also descending thirds)
  • most famous use
    • Pachelbel’s canon
  • – cellols don’t like this piece
    • used in most rock songs
2
Q

how to avoid parallel fifths

A
  • alternate with first inversion chords

- alternate with chords between (Pachelbel’s canon)

3
Q

a descending thirds sequence usually happens chord by chord, meaning : I-vi-IV-ii and so on, with no chords in between

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  • false
4
Q

complete the descending third sequence

I - V6 - __ - ii6 - __ - ii - __

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  • vi; IV; viio
5
Q

to avoid parallel fifths in a descending thirds sequence, composers stick ______________ chords in between the other chords

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  • first inversion
6
Q

pachelbel’s canon is one of the most famous examples of the use of the descending thirds sequence

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  • true
7
Q

__________ are built into the structure of a descending thirds sequence

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  • parallel fifths

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