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Leading Tone

Definition: In music theory, the leading tone is the seventh degree of a diatonic scale that is one half step below the tonic. It is called the "leading" tone because it has a strong tendency to resolve or lead to the tonic note, creating a sense of resolution and musical tension.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense:

1. The seventh degree of a diatonic scale, one half step below the tonic.

Example Sentences:

• Beethoven's sonata ends on a high leading tone, creating anticipation for the final resolution to the tonic.
• The leading tone in the key of C major is a B note.

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