GCSE Music - Cadences

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Perfect Cadence
Sounds finished - Chords V – I
1 of 5
Imperfect Cadence
Sounds unfinished/incomplete, as though the music needs to continue - Chords I OR II OR IV – V:
2 of 5
Interrupted Cadence
Sounds as though it is about to finish but then at the last minute it doesn't - Chords V – VI:
3 of 5
Plagal Cadence
Sounds finished, but in a more solemn/old-fashioned way to a perfect cadence. ‘Amen’ at the end of a hymn - Chords IV – I
4 of 5
Tierce de Picardie
Sounds lush – only happens in a MINOR key. end the piece with a final chord which is major instead of minor.
5 of 5

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Sounds unfinished/incomplete, as though the music needs to continue - Chords I OR II OR IV – V:

Back

Imperfect Cadence

Card 3

Front

Sounds as though it is about to finish but then at the last minute it doesn't - Chords V – VI:

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Sounds finished, but in a more solemn/old-fashioned way to a perfect cadence. ‘Amen’ at the end of a hymn - Chords IV – I

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Sounds lush – only happens in a MINOR key. end the piece with a final chord which is major instead of minor.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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