Le ton dominant
Example: Le ton dominant de cette symphonie est le sol majeur.
Definition
"Le ton dominant" in music refers to the key or tone that governs the overall harmonic structure of a piece, often serving as the main tonal center around which melodies and harmonies revolve. For example, in 'Le ton dominant de cette symphonie est le sol majeur,' the dominant key is G major.
Translations
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the dominant key -
el tono dominante -
de dominante toon -
el to dominant -
der dominierende Ton
Etymology
The term "le ton dominant" comes from French, where 'ton' means tone or key, and 'dominant' refers to something that holds prominence or control. In music theory, the dominant is the fifth scale degree, which naturally leads back to the tonic, establishing musical tension and resolution.
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