What does leading tone mean?
Definitions for leading tone
ˈli dɪŋlead·ing tone
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Princeton's WordNet
subtonic, leading tonenoun
(music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale
Wiktionary
leading tonenoun
scale degree seven when the first scale degree is one half step higher than the seventh scale degree
ChatGPT
leading tone
A leading tone, also known as a leading note, is a note or pitch which is one semitone below the tonic or the first note of a particular scale. It is called the "leading tone" because it melodically and harmonically leads or resolves to the tonic, thus providing a sense of closure or resolution in the music. This is particularly prominent in Western music and in the keys of major and harmonic minor.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leading tone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leading tone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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