leading tone

Questions

What does leading tone mean?

scale degree seven when the first scale degree is one half step higher than the seventh scale degree

How to pronounce leading tone

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “leading tone”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “leading tone”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “leading tone” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.