Irregular resolution refers to a departure from the expected or traditional resolution of a chord progression. It involves resolving chords in ways that deviate from standard harmonic rules.
Cadential 6/4 Chord: A cadential 6/4 chord is often used as an irregular resolution. It involves placing the tonic (I) chord in second inversion before resolving it to the dominant (V) chord.
Deceptive Cadence: A deceptive cadence occurs when a V chord unexpectedly resolves to a different chord instead of the expected I chord, creating surprise and tension.
Secondary Dominant: A secondary dominant is a chromatically altered dominant chord that temporarily replaces another diatonic chord, adding color and tension before resolving to its target harmony.
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