Scale Degrees
Definition
Scale degrees refer to each individual note within a musical scale. They are numbered from one through seven using Roman numerals (I-VII).
Related terms
Tonic: The first scale degree, also known as the "home" note or key center.
Subdominant: The fourth scale degree, often associated with a sense of stability and preparation.
Dominant: The fifth scale degree, which creates tension and leads back to the tonic.
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