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What Is the Difference Between Perfect Authentic, Imperfect Authentic and Half Cadences?

Authentic Cadences and Half Cadences: Understanding Harmonic Closure and Suspension

One of the most important distinctions in tonal harmony is the difference between a musical phrase that feels complete… read more

What Are the Six Main Types of Musical Cadences? 

Perfect, Imperfect, Half, Plagal, Deceptive and Phrygian

The Six Main Types of Musical Cadences: A Guide to Harmonic Endings

A musical cadence is much more than a sequence of two chords. It is one of the fundamental ways in which… read more