6.4 Harmonic Sequence

• What is a harmonic sequence in music theory?

  Recurring pattern of chords
• Rhythmic regularity is a key feature of harmonic sequences.


  True
• What are the key features of a harmonic sequence?

  Root movement, chord quality, rhythmic regularity
• What is a diatonic sequence?

  Chords within the same key
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence creates a cyclical motion in music.


  True
• What are the three key features of a harmonic sequence?

  Root movement, chord quality, rhythmic regularity
• Match the key feature with its example:

  Root movement ↔️ Descending fifths, ascending fourths

  Chord quality ↔️ Major, minor, diminished

  Rhythmic regularity ↔️ Quarter notes, half notes
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence moves chords down by perfect fifths
• Match the sequence type with its effect on structure and momentum:

  Diatonic ↔️ Stable, predictable motion

  Chromatic ↔️ Unstable, modulating progression

  Circle-of-Fifths ↔️ Circular, cyclical motion

  Ascending/Descending ↔️ Repetitive pattern with rhythmic drive
• Root movement in harmonic sequences can ascend or descend by specific intervals.

  True
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence moves chords down by perfect fifths
• What type of sequence adds rhythmic drive with a repetitive pattern?

  Ascending/Descending
• Rhythmic regularity is a key feature of harmonic sequences.


  True
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence creates a circular, cyclical motion
• A harmonic sequence commonly features root movement in ascending or descending intervals
• Harmonic sequences add structure and predictability to a musical piece while creating harmonic motion
• Match the key feature with its description:

  Root movement ↔️ Regular ascent or descent by specific intervals

  Chord quality ↔️ Consistent chord types throughout the sequence

  Rhythmic regularity ↔️ Consistent rhythmic pattern for each chord
• A chromatic sequence uses chords with altered notes that don't belong to the key
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence features chords moving down by perfect fifths.


  True
• What is an ascending sequence?

  Chords moving up by the same interval
• A diatonic sequence uses chords built on scale degrees
• What is the effect of a chromatic sequence on harmony?

  Creates instability and modulation
• A diatonic sequence creates predictable, stepwise motion in harmony.


  True
• What is the effect of a chromatic sequence on structure and momentum?

  Creates tension and unpredictability
• Match the sequence type with its effect on structure and momentum:

  Diatonic ↔️ Stable, predictable motion adding structure

  Chromatic ↔️ Unstable, modulating progression creating tension

  Circle-of-Fifths ↔️ Circular, cyclical motion building momentum

  Ascending/Descending ↔️ Repetitive pattern adding rhythmic drive
• The chord progressions within a harmonic sequence follow specific relationships
• A chromatic sequence uses chords with altered notes to create tension.


  True
• The different chord progressions within harmonic sequences allow composers to control the level of predictability, stability, and momentum
• Chord progressions in harmonic sequences follow specific interval relationships.


  True
• A harmonic sequence is a recurring pattern of chords arranged in a scale-step progression
• What are examples of root movement in harmonic sequences?

  Descending fifths, ascending fourths
• Match the sequence type with its effect on music:

  Diatonic ↔️ Stability and forward drive

  Chromatic ↔️ Unstable and modulating

  Circle-of-Fifths ↔️ Builds momentum

  Ascending/Descending ↔️ Adds rhythmic drive
• What is a harmonic sequence in music theory?

  Repeating pattern of chords
• Harmonic sequences allow composers to control predictability and stability in music.


  True
• Match the sequence type with its description:

  Diatonic Sequence ↔️ Uses chords within the same key

  Chromatic Sequence ↔️ Uses chords with altered notes

  Circle-of-Fifths Sequence ↔️ Moves down by perfect fifths

  Ascending/Descending Sequence ↔️ Moves up or down by the same interval
• A diatonic sequence creates a predictable, stepwise motion that adds stability
• What effect does a chromatic sequence have on the listener?

  Creates tension and unpredictability
• An ascending sequence moves up by the same interval.


  True
• Chord progressions within a harmonic sequence follow specific interval relationships
• The Circle-of-Fifths sequence features chords moving down by perfect fifths