dominant chord
In tonal music, the chord built on the fifth scale degree; often notated as V. Used in classical harmony and popular music analysis.
A progression from the dominant chord to the tonic chord is called a perfect cadence.
The chorus of this song builds up on the dominant chord.
Compound of 属 (zoku, 'belonging to' or 'subordinate') and 和音 (waon, 'chord'). The term is a direct translation of the Western music theory concept 'dominant chord'.