1. A |V_| cadence is called
a. Authentic b. Half c. Plagal d.
Deceptive
The IV-I cadence is called a PLAGAL cadence. Although it is an effective
cadence, it isn’t as strong or complete as the perfect V-I, thus is may be
found in the middle of the composition, leaving the stronger cadence for the grand
finale.
2. The smallest unit of musical form that makes
sense on its own is a
a. Period b. Phrase c. Cadence d. Measure
The correct answer
is B. Phrase.
A Phrase is built from figures, motifs, and cells, and combining to form
melodies, periods and larger sections.
This title has been given by John D. White, but the idea has existed for
centuries, although the musical metric system used to be very different way
back in the days, in ancient times.
3. Two ____ put together as antecedent and consequent
are known as a _____.
a. Periods; Phrase b. Cadence; Phrase c. Phrases; Cadence d. Phrases; Period\
The correct answer
is D. Phrases; Period.
In fact, a Period if created by the combination of two Phrases, each of which beginning
with the same basic motif – as defined by the Oxford Companion to Music. The
origins of the concept of musical Periods can be found back in the 16th
Century.
4. Which of these cadence types is most likely
to occur at the end of a consequent phrase?
a. Authentic b. Half c. Plagal d. Deceptive
The Authentic Cadence is the best one to end a consequent phrase. V (dominant) is
also the most common chord progression for a strong ending; it builds up tension,
which is then relieved when you move on to the I (tonic) chord. (This
progression is called V-I).
