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Supertonic
Translation of "supertonic" into Russian
supertonic
Noun
UK
/ˌsuːpəˈtɒnɪk/
US
/ˌsuːpərˈtɑːnɪk/
supertonic
supertonics pl
In music theory, the supertonic is the second degree of the diatonic scale.
В теории музыки супертоника — это вторая ступень диатонической гаммы.
Definitions
supertonic
Noun
UK
/ˌsuːpəˈtɒnɪk/
US
/ˌsuːpərˈtɑːnɪk/
The second note of a diatonic scale, immediately above the tonic.
In the key of C major, the supertonic is the note D.
The diatonic triad or chord whose root is the supertonic note (the second degree of the scale).
The progression moves from the dominant to the supertonic before resolving to the tonic.
supertonic
Adjective
UK
/ˌsuːpəˈtɒnɪk/
US
/ˌsuːpərˈtɑːnɪk/
Relating to or based on the supertonic note or scale degree.
A sudden modulation to the supertonic key heightens the tension of the passage.