supertonic
/ˌsuː.pəˈtɒn.ɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsuː.pɚ.tɑː.nɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌsü-pər-ˈtä-nik How to pronounce supertonic (audio)/ (ame, mw)
supertonic — noun
1. in music theory, the scale note that sits one step above the tonic in a standard
in music theory, the scale note that sits one step above the tonic in a standard seven-note key
Ms. Park asked the class to sing the supertonic before returning to the tonic.
classroom use: sing the supertonic before the tonic
On the piano, Andrés played the supertonic softly before returning to the tonic.
During rehearsal, Linh held the supertonic while the choir resolved the phrase.
The worksheet marked D as the supertonic in the C-major scale.
- second degree
technical label that focuses on scale numbering
- re
sol-fa name in do-based teaching, not the full theory term
文法句型
the supertonic
supertonic + of + key/scale
用法筆記
Used mainly in music lessons and theory writing. It names the scale step immediately above the tonic and often appears when teachers discuss how a melody moves toward or away from the home note.
常見錯誤
supertonic — adjective
- supertonicpositive
- more supertoniccomparative
- most supertonicsuperlative
1. connected with the scale note that stands one step above the tonic
connected with the scale note that stands one step above the tonic
Professor Lin wrote a supertonic chord above the bass for the harmony drill.
supertonic + chord in harmony class
In Vivek's melody, the supertonic note rose before the final cadence.
The workbook used arrows to show the supertonic function in each key.
During choir practice, Aoi circled the supertonic pattern in the opening bars.
文法句型
supertonic + note/chord/function/pattern
supertonic + noun
用法筆記
Usually appears before music nouns such as chord, note, function, or pattern. It is technical classroom language rather than a word most people use outside music study.