2. (Mus.) The seventh tone of the scale, or that immediately below the tonic; -- called also {subsemitone}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Subsemitone — Sub*sem i*tone, n. (Mus.) The sensible or leading note, or sharp seventh, of any key; subtonic. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subsemitone — sub·semitone … English syllables
subsemitone — |səb+ noun Etymology: sub + semitone : the leading note of a key in medieval music : subtonic … Useful english dictionary
Subtonic — Sub*ton ic, n. 1. (Phonetics) A subtonic sound or element; a vocal consonant, as b, d, g, n, etc.; a subvocal. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) The seventh tone of the scale, or that immediately below the tonic; called also {subsemitone}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
