subtonic
/sʌbˈtɒnɪk
/noun Music
The note below the tonic, the seventh note of the diatonic scale of any key.The statistical approach confirms the dependence of the doubled subtonic on the number of voices....
- The subtonic scale degree may be harmonized with the subtonic or the minor quality dominant chords.
- So the subtonic or 7th note becomes a typical hinge for mixolydian tunes.
