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supertonic

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun supertonic has 1 sense
  1. supertonic - (music) the second note of a diatonic scale
    --1 is a kind of
    note, musical note, tone

Definitions from the Web

Supertonic

Noun

  1. (Music) The second note of a musical scale, a whole tone above the tonic.
  2. (Biology) A substance used to increase the strength or vitality of an organism.

Examples:

1. The melody resolved from the dominant to the supertonic.

2. Athletes often consume energy drinks as a supertonic to enhance their performance.

Adjective

  1. (Music) Relating to the supertonic note of a scale.
  2. (Architecture) Describing an element or feature that is especially prominent or dominant in a design.

Examples:

1. The piece featured a supertonic chord progression that created a sense of tension.

2. The supertonic arches in the cathedral added an impressive visual impact to the overall structure.

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