subordinate key (SK) (Q530)
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A closely related tonal region confirmed by a perfect authentic cadence as the principal contrasting key to the home key: in major‑mode movements, the dominant region of the home key, and in minor‑mode ones, the mediant (\"relative major\").
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | subordinate key (SK) |
A closely related tonal region confirmed by a perfect authentic cadence as the principal contrasting key to the home key: in major‑mode movements, the dominant region of the home key, and in minor‑mode ones, the mediant (\"relative major\"). |