leading note

British  

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for subtonic

2. (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

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Example Sentences

But Gaga goes down, leaving that “bad” leading note hanging.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2014

The epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians strike the leading note of the controversies of the Church in this region during its first ages.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.

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

Children often forget that the leading note in a minor key invariably carries an accidental.

From Music As A Language Lectures to Music Students by Home, Ethel

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