tonicization (Q548)
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A process of emphasizing a scale degree (besides the tonic) such that it is perceived as a local tonic. A tonicized region does not receive cadential confirmation (different from modulation).
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | tonicization |
A process of emphasizing a scale degree (besides the tonic) such that it is perceived as a local tonic. A tonicized region does not receive cadential confirmation (different from modulation). |