Question

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which kind of harmony did classical era composers prefer?

a. tonic submediant-tonic (i – vi – i)

b. tonic-subdominant-tonic (i – iv – i)

c. tonic-mediant-tonic (i – iii – i)

d. tonic-dominant-tonic (i – v – i)

Explanation:

In the Classical era, composers favored the tonic - dominant - tonic (I - V - I) harmonic progression. The dominant (V) chord has a strong pull back to the tonic (I) chord, creating a sense of tension and release that was central to Classical - era harmony. This progression is fundamental in Classical - era music for establishing tonal stability and dynamic harmonic movement, unlike the other progressions (involving submediant, subdominant, or mediant) which were not as characteristic of Classical - era harmonic preferences.

Answer:

D. Tonic - dominant - tonic (I - V - I)