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cadential six-four: a standalone construct

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cadentialsix-four1 CONSTRUCTCadential six-fourALDWELL · MUSIC THEORY

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a tonic triad in second inversion over the dominant bass that behaves as an embellishment of the dominant at a cadence.

In music theory, cadential six-four refers to a tonic triad in second inversion over the dominant bass that behaves as an embellishment of the dominant at a cadence. This meaning comes from Aldwell (1978) in Harmony and voice leading.[1]

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  1. Aldwell, E., & Schachter, C. (1978). Harmony and voice leading. Thomson/Schirmer. ISBN 9781439083307

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