What is the meaning of Authentic?

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

  1. Designating a mode having the final as the lowest note.
  2. Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic.

Designating a mode having the final as the lowest note.

Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic.

Authoritative.

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