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1
Q

big idea

A
  • taking the roman numerals and turning them into properly voiced chords with correct voice leading
2
Q

considerations (you will need to know this for the exam)

A
  • you will get the bass line and the number and key signature
  • the note and number combination will give you the inversion and a chord that you will build on
  • use the clues to fill in the chord
    • the order of the pitches does not matter as long as it is voiced correctly
    • be careful to not double the third
3
Q

process

A
  • you are given a bass line and the inversion numbers/accidental numbers within a key signature
  • write in the harmonic structure the figured bass implies
  • then add in a soprano line that fits the harmonies
    • always allow part writing rules
  • add the alto and tenor parts to finish the chords
    • make sure all chord tones that are needed are present
4
Q

when realizing a figured bass in 4-part writing, the root of the triad is most often doubled?

A
  • true
5
Q

A # or __ notated below that bass line is an indication to raise the pitch a 3rd above the bass by a ______ step

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  • half
6
Q

the IV/iv - V chord progression moves up by step in the bass. what type of parallelism must be avoided in other voices?

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  • fifths
7
Q

in order to avoid incorrect parallelism when the bass moves up by step (IV/iv - V), all three of the upper voices must move [?] in [?] motion

A
  • down; contrary

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