Music theory definition
Secondary dominant
The dominant of a chord other than I, written V/x - like D7 (V7/V) in C major.
Pointing at a chord
Any can get its own . D7 → G in C = V7/V.
Learn it in context
This term is introduced in Unit 14: Secondary dominants. Work through the explanations and exercises to connect the definition with music.
- The dominant of the dominant
V/V, and the idea of tonicization.
Related music terms
- Tonicization
- Briefly treating a chord other than I as a temporary tonic.