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subdominant

UK
/sʌbˈdɒmɪnənt/
US
/sʌbˈdɑːmɪnənt/

Translations

subdominantnoun
subdominants
pl
UK
/sʌbˈdɒmɪnənt/
US
/sʌbˈdɑːmɪnənt/
In music theory, the subdominant is the fourth scale degree of the diatonic scale.
В теории музыки субдоминанта — это четвёртая ступень диатонической гаммы.
Synonyms
subordinate
secondary
lesser
inferior
subdominantadjective
UK
/sʌbˈdɒmɪnənt/
US
/sʌbˈdɑːmɪnənt/
The subdominant chord in the key of C major is F major.
Субдоминантный аккорд в тональности до мажор - это фа мажор.
Synonyms
secondary
subordinate
lesser
inferior
ancillary

Definitions

subdominantnoun
The fourth tone of the diatonic scale, being a fifth below the tonic.
In the key of C major, the subdominant is the note F.
The chord built on the fourth degree of a diatonic scale, functioning harmonically below the dominant.
After the opening phrase, the progression moves to the subdominant before returning to the tonic.
subdominantadjective
Relating to a musical note or chord that is the fourth degree of a diatonic scale, being one step below the dominant.
In the key of C major, the subdominant chord is F major.
Having a secondary level of dominance or influence, often used in ecological contexts to describe a species that is not the most dominant but still has a significant presence.
In the forest ecosystem, the oak trees are subdominant to the towering pines.
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