leading note
Britishnoun
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another word for subtonic
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(esp in cadences) a note, usually the subtonic of a scale, that tends most naturally to resolve to the note lying one semitone above it
Example Sentences
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But Gaga goes down, leaving that “bad” leading note hanging.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2014
But sorrow is not the leading note of children, nor should it be of humanity in growth.
From Recent Developments in European Thought by Various
Not fear but surprise was the leading note on his features.
From Recalled to Life by Allen, Grant
It is in a curious minor mode, almost F minor, but wanting the leading note, which is replaced by E flat.
From Jamaican Song and Story Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes by Jekyll, Walter
Nothing will stay them, the seasons go onward, Lightly the bright months fly out of my hand, Softly the leading note calls a new octave; Autumn is coming and what have I done?
From Poems by Shanks, Edward
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