An unresolved leading tone is a note that is a half step below the tonic in a scale, which typically creates a sense of tension or anticipation. In tonal music, the leading tone usually resolves up to the tonic, but when it remains unresolved, it can create a feeling of instability or openness in the music. This technique is often used to prolong harmonic tension or to create an ambiguous or unresolved atmosphere. It can be found in various genres and styles, contributing to the emotional effect of a piece.
E-sharp.
The leading tone in the key of D, whether major or minor, is C#.
The leading tone is the seventh note of a scale that is one half step below the tonic, creating tension and a strong pull towards the tonic. The subtonic is the seventh note of a scale that is a whole step below the tonic, creating a less intense sense of resolution compared to the leading tone.
G sharp (enharmonic A flat).
The leading-tone seventh chord functions as a dominant chord in a harmonic progression, creating tension that resolves to the tonic chord. Its resolution helps to establish a strong sense of finality and closure in the music.
leading tone
The leading tone in a key is one half-step below the tonic. In the key of A major, the leading tone is G-sharp.
C is the leading tone in the Key of D.
The leading tone is one half-step below the tonic, so in the key of B-flat the leading tone is A.
The leading tone in a scale is one half-step below the tonic. In the key of C# major, the leading tone is B#.
C-sharp. The leading tone is one half-step below the tonic.
The leading tone is the seventh note in the scale. For D-flat major, this would be C.
resolution
The leading tone is the seventh scale degree of the diatonic scale which in F Major is the note "E".
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