Is a Cadential 6/4 tonic or dominant function?

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A cadential ⁶₄ would normally occur before a V, and after an IV, ii, V/V, vii^o/V, It. ⁶, Fr. ⁶, or Ger. ⁶. Does a cadential ⁶₄ have tonic or dominant function? ^{(Or... maybe... subdominant function...?)}

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 19 '19 at 04:33

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It is a decoration of the dominant by a double appoggiatura, which resolves to V:

It is traditionally seen as a voice leading event rather than a distinct harmony. As such, it has a dominant function.

answered Mar 19 '19 at 04:33

Is a Cadential 6/4 tonic or dominant function?

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