subdominant
/ˌsʌbˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt/
noun
- The fourth note of a musical scale, or the chord built on that note.
- She played a subdominant chord to create a softer sound.
- In the key of C major, the subdominant is the note F.
- The song moves from the tonic to the subdominant in the chorus.
adjective
- Relating to the fourth note of a musical scale or the chord built on it.
- He used a subdominant harmony to transition between verses.
- The piece ends with a subdominant progression.
- The subdominant chord adds a sense of movement in the music.