subtonic

IPA: sˈʌbtˈɑnɪk

noun

  • (music) The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.
  • (phonetics, dated) An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).

adjective

  • (phonetics, dated) Of or pertaining to imperfectly articulated sounds or utterances that are inaudible or barely audible, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).
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Examples of "subtonic" in Sentences

  • The VII is also known as the subtonic.
  • In the final chord V the leading note replaces the subtonic.
  • Meanwhile, in pop and rock music the subtonic is rather common.
  • Subtonic and supertonic are tones in the first place, not chords.
  • Minor key non classical music has seen most of the use of the subtonic.
  • Lerheim is also the leader and co composer of the vocal jazz quintet Subtonic.
  • For example, relative to the key of C major, the key of B major is the subtonic.

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