subtonic

[ suhb-ton-ik ]

/ sʌbˈtɒn ɪk /

noun

the seventh tone of a scale, being the next below the upper tonic.

Nearby words

subtilize, subtilty, subtitle, subtle, subtlety, subtonic, subtopia, subtopic, subtorrid, subtotal, subtotal hysterectomy

Origin of subtonic

First recorded in 1825–35; sub- + tonic

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British Dictionary definitions for subtonic

subtonic

/ (sʌbˈtɒnɪk) /

noun

music the seventh degree of a major or minor scaleAlso called: leading note

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