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.
Subdominant chord (IV), built on the fourth scale degree. Together with 属和音, it forms the three primary triads of tonal music.
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'.