subtonic

• Существительное, обозначающее седьмую ступень диатонической гаммы, часто используемое в музыкальной теории и композиции.

A noun referring to the seventh note of the diatonic scale, often used in musical theory and composition.

1. Seventh note of the scaleC1formal

   The seventh note of a diatonic scale, located one whole step below the tonic.

   Субтоника

   • In the key of C major, the subtonic is the note B.
   • The subtonic often leads back to the tonic in harmonic progressions.
   • The composer used the subtonic to create a sense of anticipation.