Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Consequent phrase

ii6 I6 V7 I

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Authentic Cadence

Notice that:

• This melody consists of two dissimilar phrases that form a contrasting period.


• The first phrase ends with a half cadence(ii V), creating the antecedent phrase. This phrase sounds
  inconclusive; if you play only the antecedent phrase, it will sound incomplete.


• The second phrase ends with an authentic cadence(V I), creating the consequent phrase. Because the last
  chord is the tonic triad with the tonic G in the melody and the bass, the phrase sounds complete, or final.

TRACK 101

Listening: Rondo (W.A. Mozart)

Exercise 5—Class Exercise

Listen to Track 101 or to your instructor play Mozart’s “Rondo.” This melody is another example of a period;
is it parallel or contrasting? Identify the cadences below the underscored notes: are they authentic or half
cadences?

• Label the key at the beginning of the piece.


• Write the letter name and roman numeral of the underscored notes. The last triad is not complete.

Notice:

• The grand staff consists of two treble clefs until the last measure.


• The circled notes are non-harmonic tones.

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