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In an error detection exercise, a short four-part chorale excerpt is played twice. The notated score shows a standard I-IV-V-I progression. However, the recording clearly contains a suspension in the alto voice over the dominant chord. Which of the following describes what the student likely heard?

A 4-3 suspension, where the alto holds the root of the IV chord (tonic) over the V chord before resolving down. A 7-6 suspension, where the alto holds the fifth of the IV chord over the V chord before resolving. A 9-8 suspension, where the alto holds the third of the IV chord over the V chord before resolving. An anticipation tone, where the alto sings a note from the I chord early.

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A 4-3 suspension, where the alto holds the root of the IV chord (tonic) over the V chord before resolving down.

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