APFIVE Functions Of The Submediant Chord
How does the submediant chord’s function as a tonic expansion differ from its role in a deceptive cadence?
A
Tonic expansion uses the submediant in root position, while deceptive cadences employ its first inversion.
B
The submediant acts as a predominant chord in tonic expansion but functions as a dominant in deceptive cadences.
C
In tonic expansion, it creates tension, whereas in a deceptive cadence, it resolves harmonic tension.
D
As a tonic expansion, it prolongs the tonic function, while in a deceptive cadence, it temporarily substitutes for the tonic chord.
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