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Definition of Supertonics
1. supertonic [n] - See also: supertonic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Supertonics
Literary usage of Supertonics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A System of Harmony: Founded on Key Relationship, by Means of which a by Hugh Archibald Clarke (1898)
"... which their Roots are the supertonics. The major ninth is stationary. The minor
ninth ascends chromatically in Major keys, is stationary in minor keys. ..."
2. The Nature of Music: Original Harmony in One Voice by Julius Klauser (1909)
"... those of the two supertonics 11, and J/°,. These chords are next analyzed in
the order of their mention. I? is a compound of the primaries I and V; ..."
3. The Nature of Music: Original Harmony in One Voice by Julius Klauser (1909)
"... those of the two supertonics n7 and Ii°r These chords are next analyzed in
the order of their mention. 17 is a compound of the primaries I and V; ..."
4. The Nature of Music: Original Harmony in One Voice by Julius Klauser (1909)
"... and Vli\ those of the two supertonics n7 and //°7. These chords are next
analyzed in the order of their mention. I? is a compound of the primaries I and ..."
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