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
Brunetiere, his fervent admirer, has named him the theologian of Providence, and has shown that in all his writings this doctrine is a leading note.
From The Idea of Progress An inguiry into its origin and growth by Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell)
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
Not fear but surprise was the leading note on his features.
From Recalled to Life by Allen, Grant
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.
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