Tonic-dominant progression refers to the movement between the tonic (the first scale degree) and dominant (the fifth scale degree) chords. It is a fundamental harmonic relationship that creates stability and tension within music.
Cadence: A cadence is a melodic or harmonic progression that marks the end of a musical phrase or section. Tonic-dominant progressions often form part of different types of cadences.
Circle of Fifths: The circle of fifths is a visual representation of how keys are related to each other based on their tonal distance. It helps understand the relationship between tonic and dominant chords in different keys.
Dominant Function: In music theory, dominant function refers to how the dominant chord has a strong tendency to resolve back to the tonic chord. It provides stability and closure within musical phrases.
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