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The third above the keynote; -- so called because it divides the interval between the tonic and dominant into two thirds.

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  1. n. The third above the keynote; -- so called because it divides the interval between the tonic and dominant into two thirds.
  2. n. (music) the third note of a diatonic scale; midway between the tonic and the dominant
  3. The third above the keynote; -- so called because it divides the interval between the tonic and dominant into two thirds.
  4. The third above the keynote; -- so called because it dividesthe interval between the tonic and dominant into two thirds.
  5. n (music) the third note of a diatonic scale; midway between the tonic and the dominant