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Webster 1913 Edition


Subdominant

Sub-dom′i-nant

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Noun.
(Mus.)
The fourth tone above, or fifth below, the tonic; – so called as being under the dominant.

Webster 1828 Edition


Subdominant

SUBDOMINANT

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Noun.
In music, the fourth note above the tonic, being under the dominant.