superdominant

Extremely dominating; controlling.

dominant, in music, the fifth tone or degree of a diatonic scale (i.e., any of the major or minor scales of the tonal harmonic system), or the triad built upon this degree. In the key of C, for example, the dominant degree is the note G; the dominant triad is formed by the notes G–B–D in the key of C major or C minor.

Their names can give clues: the leading tone wants to rise, or lead, to the tonic, such as the D in Eb major. The supertonic (super meaning 'above' as in superhero) wants to fall onto the tonic, like the D in C minor.

Each note of a scale has a special name, called a scale degree. The first (and last) note is called the tonic. The fifth note is called the dominant. The fourth note is called the subdominant.

dominant, predominant, paramount, preponderant mean superior to all others in influence or importance. dominant applies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling. predominant applies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence.

In genetics, there are 3 main dominance patterns: complete dominance (only one dominant allele appears in the phenotype), co-dominance (both alleles are visible in the phenotype), and incomplete dominance (a mix of alleles creates a new phenotype).

The general meaning of dominant is to be in control. Other meanings include commanding behavior, powerful and prevailing over all others. It also means to have authority or influence on another thing. The word dominant is mostly used in two branches of biology, i.e. genetics and ecology.

Where can you use the supertonic?

1. As a chord extension. As I mentioned before, the 9th is one of the most common chord extensions found on major and minor seventh chords.
2. As a melodic center. The supertonic shows up most often in modern music as a strong note in a melodic line.
3. As a chord root.
4. As a suspension.

The supertonic chord normally functions as a predominant chord, a chord that naturally resolves to chord with dominant function. The supertonic chord lies a fifth above the V chord. Descending fifths are a strong basis for harmonic motion (see circle of fifths).

Tonic Definition: What Is Tonic in Music? The tonic is the first and last note on a major or minor scale. Additionally, it is the most important and central note in the major or minor scale. It is commonly used at the beginnings and ends of melodies in songs and compositions.

The tonic chord is built on the first note or tonic note which creates the tonal center of a composition. The dominant chord is built on the fifth note and aims to create tension within the composition.

If you're dominant, it means you treat others as if you're their master. You can also use dominant to describe something frequent or common. For example, when cell phones first came out, their dominant use was for making calls.