Lesson 25 · Quiz
The Perfect Cadence
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A perfect cadence moves from…
A perfect (authentic) cadence moves from the dominant (V) to the tonic (I).
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In C major, a perfect cadence is…
The dominant G7 resolving to the tonic C is a perfect cadence in C major.
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What is the musical job of a perfect cadence?
A perfect cadence gives a strong sense of closure — a musical full stop.