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Diatonic sequence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A harmonic progression that repeats a pattern of chords within the same key, an acceptable context for using vi⁶ and iii⁶.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Harmonic Sequences

Unit 6

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