Degree
DEFINITION
The tones of the diatonic scale. The first degree of the scale is the tonic, the second is the supertonic, the third is the mediant, the fourth is the subdominant, the fifth is the dominant, the sixth is the submediant, the seventh is the leading tone. See also scale. Each line and space on the musical staff.One of the notes in a scale. Degrees are usually numbered starting with the tonic.The space between two notes.<br><br>One of the notes in a scale. Degrees are usually numbered starting with the tonic