Harmonic Progression and the Sequence

What is the definition of a sequence in tonal music?

What key characteristic distinguishes a tonal sequence from a real sequence?

What is the primary function of the ii chord in tonal harmony?

The circle-of-fifths progression is a sequential pattern consisting of a series of roots related by what interval?

What term is used to describe the expansion of a chord's domain through the use of one or more subsidiary chords?

What is the typical function of the vii-degree chord (vii°)?

What are the two most common uses of the IV chord as summarized in the chord diagram?

What is the term for a progression of V-vi, which is listed as a common exception to the standard chord progression norms?

In the minor mode, which chord is a common feature because it represents the relative major key?

According to the principles of harmonic sequences, what might be considered acceptable that would otherwise be avoided in non-sequential writing?

What is the functional difference between the V chord and the v chord in the minor mode?

In a major key, when the third scale degree is in the bass, what chord is almost always used instead of iii?

What is the difference between a sequence and imitation?

When a tonic seventh chord (IM7 or i7) is used in a progression, what is its most likely resolution?

What is a modified sequence?

The common progression I-vii-diminished-6-I6 is an example of the vii° chord being used for what purpose?

Following the circle of fifths backwards from V, the standard progression of pre-dominant chords is vi followed by what chord?

The sequence pattern of a 3rd down followed by a 4th up is often found with which chord inverted?

What is the name of the harmonic sequence that forms the background of Pachelbel's Canon, as shown in the examples?

When harmonizing a melody, why is the vii-diminished chord often avoided in root position?

What is the most basic and strongest of all root movements by a descending 5th?

In the complete chord diagram for major keys, the vi chord can move to which two primary pre-dominant chords?

What does the dotted line after the I chord in the harmonic function diagrams signify?

In the minor mode, the subtonic VII chord sounds like the V chord of what key?

If inversions are used in a circle-of-fifths harmonic sequence, for example vi-ii6-V-I, what is the effect on the sequence?

What is the typical progression that follows a minor v6 chord in the minor mode?

In tonal music, which pair of chords is considered the most essential elements of a tonal work?

What is the typical harmonic function of a iii-IV progression in a major key?

How do the harmonic function diagrams on page 105 indicate that chords in a sequence may not function in their usual ways?

In the context of the chapter, what is an ostinato?

What progression does the vii-diminished-6 chord create when used to harmonize a 6-7-1 soprano line?

According to the text, which progression is less common than the circle-of-fifths (descending 5ths) but does occur?

Why is the relationship between vii-diminished and V not considered a 'progression' in the typical sense?

In a diatonic circle-of-fifths progression in a major key, which root movement will result in a diminished fifth instead of a perfect fifth?

What does a plagal progression typically consist of?

Tonal harmony developed slowly out of which musical tradition?

When the text diagrams the deeper harmonic structure of an excerpt, what does this analysis reveal?

In the major mode, what is the normative progression following a iii chord, according to the circle of fifths?

What is the primary reason that tonal harmony is often taught as a separate subject from counterpoint?

When a vi chord substitutes for I in a deceptive progression, what chord might follow it?

The progression IV-ii can be seen as a prolongation of which harmonic function?

What is the first step recommended for harmonizing a simple melody?

What is the underlying principle that makes the diagrams of harmonic practice useful for students?

In the sequence of descending 3rds and ascending 4ths, the first inversion of the second chord can create what is sometimes called a what?

Why must both melodic and harmonic considerations be taken into account when analyzing minor scale usage in tonal music?

If V follows vii-diminished, which chord is considered stronger?

What is a common use for the iii chord in a major key, as illustrated in Example 7-13?

What is the primary reason the V-I progression is considered so important at all levels of musical structure?

How many diatonic triads are included in the chord progression diagram on page 103?

Sequential progressions involving the circle of fifths are frequently found in what 20th-century genres mentioned in the text?