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Webster 1913 Edition

Subdominant

Sub-dom′i-nant

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Noun.
(Mus.)
The fourth tone above, or fifth below, the tonic; – so called as being under the dominant.

Webster 1828 Edition

Subdominant

SUBDOMINANT

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Noun.
In music, the fourth note above the tonic, being under the dominant.

Definition 2024

subdominant

subdominant

English

Noun

subdominant ‎(plural subdominants)

  1. (music) The fourth tone of a scale.
  2. (music) The triad built on the subdominant tone.

Etymology

sub- +‎ dominant

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