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Meaning of dominant seventh | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The chord consisting of the fifth, major seventh, ninth and eleventh of a given scale; a seventh chord built on the dominant tone.

Examples

“G7, the dominant seventh chord of a C major scale: 1”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

dominant seventh chord Dominantly dominate Dominated dominatee Dominates

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