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LEADING TONE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Leading Tone.

Leading Tone - as a noun

(music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale

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"The leading tone in this piece of music creates tension and anticipation."
"In the key of C major, the leading tone is B."
"The leading tone is often used to create a sense of resolution when it resolves to the tonic."
"The leading tone is a crucial element in establishing tonality in music."
"The composer strategically placed the leading tone to emphasize the key change."
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