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Term: sub-dominant

Definition:

As a noun:

• A musical note or chord that is below the dominant and above the tonic.
• A secondary or subordinate dominant.
• In music, a sub-dominant key or chord; the fourth note or chord in a diatonic scale.

As an adjective:

• Being or relating to something that is secondary in importance or influence.
• Exercise control or authority over something or someone in a subordinate or secondary way.

Samples Sentences:

Noun:

1. The sub-dominant note in the C major scale is F.
2. In the key of G major, the sub-dominant chord is C major.
3. The sub-dominant key of E-flat major shares many characteristics with its relative minor, C minor.

Adjective:

1. Her role in the company was sub-dominant, always working under the control of her immediate supervisor.
2. The sub-dominant political party struggled to gain traction in the election.
3. He sub-dominantly influenced the outcome, but his contribution was acknowledged.

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