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Submediant

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Translation of "submediant" into Russian

submediant
Noun
raiting
UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
submediant
submediants pl
In the key of C major, the submediant is the note A.
В тональности до мажор субмедианта — это нота ля.

Definitions

submediant
Noun
raiting
UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
The sixth degree of a diatonic scale, which is a note that is a third below the tonic.
In the key of C major, the submediant is the note A.
The triad or chord built on the submediant note of a scale.
The composer modulates briefly to the submediant to create contrast.
submediant
Adjective
raiting
UK
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
US
/sʌbˈmiːdiənt/
Relating to or designating the submediant note, degree, or chord.
The piece ends with a submediant cadence that surprises the listener.

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