What Should We Call The I 6/4 Chord?

The I 6/4 chord as a part of an authentic cadence. Is it real? Will we ever find out? Does it actually exist? Okay, so obviously the chord exists. But, it plays a very particular function...and it's current label is a bit misleading. So, today let's tackle a topic that have caused countless arguments among music theorists!

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