How do you pronounce Subdominant?

Subdominant is pronounced "/sʌbˈdɒmɪnənt/".

What is the opposite of Subdominant?

The opposite of Subdominant includes: dominant.

Subdominant

The fourth degree of a scale, forming a key harmonic pillar alongside the tonic and dominant.

About Subdominant

The subdominant sits a perfect fifthPerfect FifthAn interval of seven semitonesView full entry → below the tonicTonicThe first and most important note of a key, serving as the central point of rest and resolution.View full entry → (or a perfect fourthPerfect FourthAn interval spanning five semitones, historically treated as both consonant and dissonant depending…View full entry → above) and provides the thirdThirdAn interval spanning three diatonic scale degreesView full entry → essential harmonic function in tonal music, alongside tonic and dominantDominantThe fifth degree of a scale and the second most important tonal centre after the tonic.View full entry →. The subdominant chordChordThree or more notes sounded simultaneouslyView full entry → (IV) creates a sense of gentle departure from the tonic without the urgent tension of the dominant.