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submediant

UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/

Translations

submediantnoun
submediants
pl
UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
In the key of C major, the submediant is the note A.
В тональности до мажор субмедианта — это нота ля.
Synonyms
subdominant
sixth scale degree
submediantadjective
UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
Used attributively in phrases like "submediant chord"; functions as relational adjective.

Definitions

submediantnoun
The sixth degree of a diatonic scale, which is a note that is a third below the tonic.
In the key of C major, the submediant is the note A.
The triad or chord built on the submediant note of a scale.
The composer modulates briefly to the submediant to create contrast.
submediantadjective
Relating to or designating the submediant note, degree, or chord.
The piece ends with a submediant cadence that surprises the listener.
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