subtonic Antonyms
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
Meaning of subtonic
Wordnet
subtonic (n)
(music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale
FAQs About the word subtonic
(music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tonic note is preceded by the subtonic, which enhances its stability.
In the key of C major, the subtonic is the note B.
The subtonic chord, such as the Dm chord, provides a sense of anticipation before resolving to the tonic.
Some composers use the subtonic as a point of departure for melodic development.
