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Leittonschritt
German → American English
American English
Leading tone step
Musiktheoretischer Begriff für den schrittweisen Gang des Leittons, meist zur Tonika.
Der Leittonschritt zur Tonika erzeugt eine starke Auflösungstendenz.Use this term mainly in music theory when describing how the leading tone resolves by step, typically into the tonic. It is a technical term, so it is not common in everyday German.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Leittonschritt” mean in English?
It means “leading tone step,” a music-theory term for the stepwise motion of the leading tone, usually toward the tonic.
Is “Leittonschritt” the same as “leading tone resolution”?
Not exactly. A Leittonschritt is the stepwise motion of the leading tone; the resolution is the target or result of that motion.
How do you use “Leittonschritt” in a sentence?
For example: “Der Leittonschritt führt zur Tonika.” — “The leading tone step leads to the tonic.”
Is “Leittonschritt” common in everyday German?
No, it is mostly used in music theory, analysis, and teaching.