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Subdominant, in Western music, the fourth note of the diatonic (seven-note) scale (e.g., F in a scale based on C), so named because it lies at the interval of a fifth below the tonic; by contrast, the dominant lies at the fifth above the tonic (e.g., G in a scale based on C).
- What is dominant and subdominant in music?
- What is the role of the subdominant chord?
- What notes are in the subdominant chord?
What is dominant and subdominant in music?
The first (and last) note is called the tonic. The fifth note is called the dominant. The fourth note is called the subdominant. ... If the seventh note is a half step below the tonic, it is called a leading note (or “leading tone”).
What is the role of the subdominant chord?
The triad built on the subdominant note is called the subdominant chord. ... As with other chords which often precede the dominant, subdominant chords typically have predominant function. In Riemannian theory, it is considered to balance the dominant around the tonic (being as far below the tonic as the dominant is above).
What notes are in the subdominant chord?
Subdominant Chords
In the key of C major, the subdominant chord would be F major. The triad of F major includes the notes F, A, and C, so it shares at least one note with the C major triad of CEG. At the same time, the root of the F major chord (F) is right between the other two notes of the C major chord, E and G.
