Music theory definition
Tonicization
Briefly treating a chord other than I as a temporary tonic.
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
- Secondary dominant
- The dominant of a chord other than I, written V/x - like D7 (V7/V) in C major.