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Cadences in Music
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Picardy Third
A cadence where the ending chord of a minor piece is changed to major, specifically the I chord with a raised third. It provides a sudden brightening.
Deceptive Cadence
Typically follows a V chord with a vi chord, giving an unexpected turn, sometimes called a 'surprise' cadence.
Phrygian Half Cadence
Involves a iv6 to V progression, often found in minor keys and has an exotic, unresolved feeling due to the raised note in the iv6 chord.
Interrupted Cadence
Any cadence which veers away from an expected closure and moves to a less stable chord, commonly from V to any chord that is not I, often vi.
Plagal Cadence
Chords involved are IV to I, often used in hymns and referred to as the 'Amen' cadence. Produces a warm and settled effect.
Imperfect Authentic Cadence
Involves V to I chord progression but with either or both chords in an inversion or the final tonic note not in the highest voice. Less conclusive than perfect authentic.
Half Cadence
Usually consists of ending on the V chord, does not provide closure and feels like a question or pause.
Lydian Cadence
Characterized by the IV to I progression where the IV chord is a major chord built on the raised fourth scale degree. It has a pleasantly unresolved and airy quality.
Neapolitan Cadence
Involves a progression from the Neapolitan sixth chord (♭II6) to the V or I chord. It has a distinct, dramatic effect due to the flattened second scale degree.
Perfect Authentic Cadence
Involves V to I chord progression with both chords in root position and the tonic note in the highest voice of the final chord. Creates a strong resolution.
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