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Tonleiterstufe
German → American English
American English
scale degree
Stufe einer Tonleiter, also die Position eines Tons innerhalb einer Skala.
Die Tonleiterstufe 5 entspricht in der Durtonleiter der Dominante.Used mainly in music theory. It refers to a note’s position within a scale, so it is not the same as a pitch or a single note name in general.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tonleiterstufe mean in English?
It means scale degree.
Is Tonleiterstufe the same as note?
Not exactly. It means a note’s degree or position within a scale, not just any note.
How do you use Tonleiterstufe in music theory?
It is used to describe the functional position of a tone in a scale, such as the first, second, or fifth scale degree.