noun Download 🔗Share The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on. Examples : "In the key of C major, G is the dominant. " music essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The triad built on the dominant tone. Examples : "The dominant, a strong musical chord, often creates a sense of expectation in a piece of music. " music essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gene that is dominant. Examples : "The dominant gene in her family history is the one that causes tall stature. " biology organism essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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