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subtonic
[ suhb-ton-ik ]
/ sʌbˈtɒn ɪk /
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noun
the seventh tone of a scale, being the next below the upper 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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