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Subdominant vs Predominant - What's the difference?

subdominant | predominant |

In lang=en terms the difference between subdominant and predominant

is that subdominant is the triad built on the subdominant tone while predominant is a subdominant.

As an adjective predominant is

common or widespread; prevalent.

subdominant

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (music) The fourth tone of a scale.
  • (music) The triad built on the subdominant tone.

    • predominant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • common or widespread; prevalent
  • significant or important; dominant

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) A subdominant.