A 6-5 progression refers to a chord progression where the bass note moves from the sixth scale degree to the fifth scale degree, creating a sense of tension and resolution.
Related terms
Cadence: A cadence is a melodic or harmonic pattern that creates a sense of finality or closure in music.
Tonicization: Tonicization is when a chord other than the tonic becomes temporarily emphasized or treated as if it were the tonic.
Voice leading: Voice leading refers to how individual melodic lines move within chords and progressions.