subdominant

• Substantivo que designa a quarta nota ou grau da escala diatônica na música.

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.

   Subdominante

   • 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.