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subdominant

/ˌsʌbˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

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noun

/ˌsʌbˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее четвёртую ступень диатонической гаммы в музыке.

A noun referring to the fourth note of the diatonic scale in music.

  1. Fourth scale degreeC1formalart

    The fourth note of a diatonic scale, which is a key tonal center in music theory, often leading to the dominant.

    ruСубдоминанта

    • In the key of C major, the subdominant is the note F.
    • The chord built on the subdominant often creates a sense of movement toward the dominant.
    • Many classical pieces use the subdominant to add harmonic variety.
Forms
  • subdominants plural form
  • subdominants' possessive plural form
  • subdominant's possessive singular form