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submediant

/sʌbˈmɛdiənt/ noun · British & US
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What does submediant mean?

noun

In music, a submediant is the note or chord a minor third below the tonic. It is the note or chord that is a minor third below the tonic.

Example

"The submediant chord in the song was a minor third below the tonic chord, creating a sense of tension."

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