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SUBDOMINANT

\sˈʌbdəmˌɪnənt], \sˈʌbdəmˌɪnənt], \s_ˈʌ_b_d_ə_m_ˌɪ_n_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of SUBDOMINANT

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The fourth note of the scale in any key.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The fifth below the tonic or key-note.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In music, the note below the dominant, or the fifth below the key-note.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The fourth tone above the tonic-so called as being under the dominant.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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