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Unit 5: Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

Quick questions on Cadential 6/4 chords - AP Music Theory Unit 5

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Which scale degree is in the bass of a cadential six-four, and is it held or moved? [1 point]
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Why is the cadential six-four analyzed as dominant function despite its tonic spelling? [2 points]

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