subdominant chord SUB-dah-mi-nint kord Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A chord which uses as its root the subdominant note of a key; the IV chord, the chord based upon the fourth tone of the scale. See more about modern scale construction in the Appendix. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-19 18:10:51
