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Picardy Third Cadential Effect

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What is the effect of a Picardy third on the final cadence of a piece in a minor key?

A

It emphasizes the parallel minor key through a deceptive cadence

B

It weakens the sense of resolution by avoiding the leading tone

C

It introduces modal ambiguity by ending on a minor subdominant chord

D

It creates a brighter, more conclusive ending by resolving to a major tonic chord

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