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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 involves the 6th above the bass stepping down to the 5th above the bass and the 4th above the bass stepping down to the 3rd above the bass?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

1 Point

Which second inversion chord is the only type that is on a stronger beat (or part of the beat) than its resolution chord?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

1 Point

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 is always a tonic second inversion chord resolving to a dominant or dominant seventh chord?

Cadential
Passing
Arpeggio
Pedal

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