Tonic Parallel

Plagal Cadence (Minor Key)

iv-i

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At a Glance

Formula:
iv-i
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Illustrated in A minor.

Diagram type

iv – i

iv: Dm××○231
i: Am×○○231

What It Is

The minor subdominant chord resolving to the minor tonic, without passing through the dominant.

How It Functions

A softer close than the minor Authentic Cadence, lacking a leading tone's pull.

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