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Which second inversion chords are almost always on a weaker beat (or part of the beat) than their resolution chords?

Cadential, Passing, Arpeggio
Cadential only
Passing, Arpeggio, Pedal
Second inversion chords are always weak.

1 Point

Which second inversion chord always has the 5th step of the scale as the bass note?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

1 Point

Which second inversion chord allows the upper parts to repeat notes or freely leap within the same harmony?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

1 Point

Which second inversion chord has the bass step up or down a third (i.e. step up twice or step down twice)?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

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Which second inversion chord involves 2 upper parts having an "upper neighbor" pattern (2 parts step up, then step down)?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

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