mediant

/ˈmiːdi.ənt/

Meanings

noun

The third degree of the diatonic scale.

Examples :

"In the key of C major, the note E is the mediant, falling exactly between the tonic (C) and the dominant (G). "

music degree

noun

A rational number whose numerator is the sum of the numerators of two other given rational numbers and whose denominator is the sum of the denominators of those same two other rational numbers.

Examples :

"For any tangent pair of Ford circles corresponding to rational numbers r and s, the Ford circle tangent to both of them corresponds to the rational number which is the mediant of r and s."

math number

Related Words

corresponds verb

/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑnds/ /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑnds/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's test score corresponds to her performance in class. "

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. "

rational noun

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

"The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

denominator noun

/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/

The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

"The denominator in the fraction representing the portion of the cake my sister ate is 4. "

denominators noun

/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtərz/ /dɪˈnɒməˌneɪtərz/

The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

"In the fraction one-third, the number three is the denominators. "

diatonic adjective

/ˌdaɪəˈtɒnɪk/ /ˌdaɪəˈtɑːnɪk/

Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

"The piano teacher explained that the melody used a diatonic scale, making it sound familiar and pleasant. "

exactly adverb

/ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/

(manner) without approximation; precisely.

"He divided the coins exactly in half."

falling verb

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The apple is falling from the tree. "

numerators noun

/ˈnjuːməˌreɪtərz/ /ˈnuməˌreɪtərz/

The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

"In the fraction 3/4, the numerators tell us how many parts we have (3) out of the total number of parts (4). "

numerator noun

/ˈnjuːməˌreɪtər/ /ˈnuməˌreɪtər/

The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

"In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3, representing the number of parts we have. "