Brainlag PlusA cadence is the pair of chords at the end of a phrase. Perfect is V to I, plagal IV to I, and imperfect ends on V, like a comma.
Full stops
A cadence is the pair of chords at the end of a phrase.
- Perfect: V then I. It sounds finished, like a full stop.
- Plagal: IV then I. Softer: the "Amen" at the end of a hymn.
Quick check
Which cadence is IV then I?
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