How do you pronounce Dominant?

Dominant is pronounced "/ˈdɒmɪnənt/".

What is the opposite of Dominant?

The opposite of Dominant includes: tonic, subdominant.

Dominant

The fifth degree of a scale and the second most important tonal centre after the tonic.

About Dominant

The dominant sits a perfect fifthPerfect FifthAn interval of seven semitonesView full entry → above the tonicTonicThe first and most important note of a key, serving as the central point of rest and resolution.View full entry → and exerts the strongest harmonic pull towards it. The dominant chordChordThree or more notes sounded simultaneouslyView full entry → (V) and especially the dominant seventh chordSeventh ChordA four-note chord adding a seventh above the root to a triadView full entry → (V7) create an almost irresistible need to resolve to the tonic, making the V-I progression the most fundamentalFundamentalThe lowest frequency in a harmonic series, perceived as the main pitch of a note.View full entry → cadenceCadenceA harmonic or melodic formula that marks the end of a phrase, section, or piece.View full entry → in tonal music.