Tonic Parallel

Authentic Cadence

V-I

cadence

At a Glance

Formula:
V-I
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Illustrated in C major.

Diagram type

V – I

V: G○○○213
I: C×○○321

What It Is

The dominant chord resolving directly to the tonic - the strongest, most conclusive cadence in tonal music.

How It Functions

Confirms the key and provides a sense of finality and closure.

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