JAMB Music · Section 2

Cadences

Section B: Elementary Harmony

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Official JAMB Music outline · Section B: Elementary Harmony

Contents / notes

  • Cadences in major keys, not exceeding two sharps and two flats.
  • Perfect or full-close cadence.
  • Imperfect, half-close or semi cadence.
  • Plagal or Amen cadence.
  • Interrupted, deceptive, evaded or surprise cadence.

Candidate objectives

  • Identify the various types of cadences in a musical score.
  • Analyse the types of cadences and their resolutions.
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