Definition of Leading tone

1. Noun. (music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale.

Exact synonyms: Subtonic
Generic synonyms: Musical Note, Note, Tone
Category relationships: Music

Definition of Leading tone

1. Noun. (music) scale degree seven when the first scale degree is one half step higher than the seventh scale degree ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Leading Tone

leading edge
leading indicator
leading indicators
leading lady
leading lamella
leading light
leading lights
leading man
leading off
leading question
leading questions
leading rein
leading seaman
leading seamen
leading strand
leading tone (current term)
leading tones
leading truck
leading wheel
leadingly
leadings
leadless
leadlight
leadlights
leadlike
leadline
leadlines
leadman
leadmen
leadoff

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