In music theory, the fifth note of a diatonic scale, or the chord built on that note. Technical term used in classical and popular music contexts.
See also: ドミナント
The dominant note in C major is G.
The progression from the dominant to the tonic creates a strong sense of resolution.
subdominant
Compound of 属 (ぞく, 'belonging' or 'subordinate') and 音 (おん, 'sound' or 'note'), likely a calque from Western music terminology.