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dominants

/ˈdɑmənənts/ /ˈdɑmənɪnts/

Meanings
noun
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, the G note and chords built upon it are called the dominants because they create a strong pull back to the tonic, C. "
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Related Words

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

Illustration dominant

dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

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.

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

Illustration outcompeting

outcompeting verb

/ˌaʊtkəmˈpiːtɪŋ/ /ˌaʊtkəmˈpiːɾɪŋ/

To be more successful than a competitor; especially to thrive in the presence of an organism that is competing for resources

"The new grocery store, with its lower prices and wider selection, is outcompeting the smaller market on the corner. "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration listener

listener noun

/ˈlɪs(ə)nə/

Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

"The teacher asked the class to be good listeners during the presentation. "

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration preparing

preparing verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

Illustration dominating

dominating verb

/ˈdɑmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɑməˌneɪtɪŋ/

To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

"The older brother was dominating the video game, not letting anyone else play. "

Illustration relatives

relatives noun

/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪvz/

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

Illustration consensual

consensual adjective

/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/

With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting

"The decision to change the school's dress code was a consensual one, as the student council and teachers agreed on the new rules. "

Illustration sadomasochistic

sadomasochistic adjective

/ˌseɪdoʊˌmæsəˈkɪstɪk/ /ˌsædoʊˌmæsəˈkɪstɪk/

Of or relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists.

"The novel explored a dark, sadomasochistic relationship between its main characters. "