superdominant (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərˈdɒmɪnənt/
Definition
A chord or scale degree that is raised above the dominant, often used in musical composition to create tension and release.
Examples
The superdominant chord added a sense of surprise to the musical phrase.
In jazz, the superdominant is frequently used to create complex, dissonant harmonies.
The composer's use of the superdominant chord progression gave the piece a sense of drama and tension.
How to Use superdominant
- superdominant chord (noun phrase)
- a chord built on the raised fourth scale degree of a key — "The superdominant chord added tension to the musical phrase."
- superdominant species (noun phrase)
- a species that has a dominant position in its ecosystem — "The superdominant species in the forest ecosystem was the oak tree."
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