The Interrupted Cadence - Music Theory

The video tutorial explores the concept of cadences in music, focusing on the interrupted cadence. It explains how cadences function as musical punctuation, with the interrupted cadence creating a sense of surprise. The tutorial demonstrates building chords in C major and applying the interrupted cadence in musical phrases. It also discusses chord variations and the importance of planning cadences in composition to achieve a balanced musical piece.

What is the role of a perfect cadence in music?

• It acts as a musical question mark.

• It leaves the music open-ended.

• It serves as a musical full stop.

• It introduces a new musical phrase.

How does an interrupted cadence affect the flow of music?

• It resolves the music completely.

• It leaves the music open-ended.

• It acts as a musical full stop.

• It creates a sense of surprise.

In the key of C major, which chords are used to create an interrupted cadence?

• Chords 3 and 7

• Chords 5 and 6

• Chords 2 and 5

• Chords 1 and 4

What is the fifth note of the C major scale?

• D

• E

• G

• A

Why is it important to balance different cadences in a musical composition?

• To avoid using too many notes.

• To make the music sound more complex.

• To create a sense of musical interest and resolution.

• To ensure the music is always surprising.

What is a key characteristic of an interrupted cadence?

• It uses chord 5 followed by chord 1.

• It always ends a musical piece.

• It creates a sense of musical breath.

• It resolves the music to the tonic.

Which cadence is often used to bring a musical phrase back home?

• Interrupted cadence

• Imperfect cadence

• Perfect cadence

• Plagal cadence