Authentic Cadence (Minor Key)

V-i

cadence

At a Glance

Formula:
V-i

Illustrated in A minor.

Diagram type

V – i

V: E231
i: Am×231

What It Is

The minor key's dominant chord - built with the raised leading tone from harmonic minor - resolving to the minor tonic.

How It Functions

The minor-key counterpart to the major Authentic Cadence; the raised leading tone gives it the same strong pull to the tonic.

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