Leitton

derNoun

leading tone; subtonic (music theory)

English translations

  1. 01

    guide

  2. 02

    leadership

  3. 03

    leading

Word details

German meaning
In der Musiktheorie: Eine Note, die sich zum Grundton hin auflöst.
English meaning
Leading-tone
Synonym
Halbton
German example
Der Leitton erzeugt eine starke Spannung.
English example
The leading-tone creates a strong tension.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Leitton
Plural Form
die Leittöne

Example sentences with “Leitton”

  1. Der Leitton führt in der Tonleiter zum Grundton. (The leading tone leads to the tonic in the scale.)

Frequently asked questions

What does Leitton mean in music theory?

In music, the 'Leitton' is the seventh degree of a major scale, situated a semitone below the tonic, creating a strong pull toward resolution.