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=== Derivative Diatonic Functions === | === Derivative Diatonic Functions === | ||
I should point out that all of the scale degree functions described in Viennese Theory, as well as a few additional functions listed on this page, can be | I should point out that all of the scale degree functions described in Viennese Theory, as well as a few additional functions listed on this page, can be classified as '''first derivative''' functions because only one instance of any given derivational process is needed to reach them. | ||
'''Contralead''' - This function, although not found in Viennese Theory proper, is easily derivable through a combination of the Tonic Adjacent function, the Subdominant Parallel function of [[16/15]], and the Antidominant function typified by the root of the [[Wikipedia:Neapolitan chord|Neapolitan chord]]. As such, this lowered second scale degree in Bass-Up Tonality should be considered as more than just a simple chromatic alteration of the Supertonic. Taking this idea into the realm of Microtonality, the Contralead is an interval that occurs at intervals between [[25/24]] and [[14/13]] away from the Tonic, and serves in part as a leading tone in the direction opposite that of the scale's direction of construction. | '''Contralead''' - This function, although not found in Viennese Theory proper, is easily derivable through a combination of the Tonic Adjacent function, the Subdominant Parallel function of [[16/15]], and the Antidominant function typified by the root of the [[Wikipedia:Neapolitan chord|Neapolitan chord]]. As such, this lowered second scale degree in Bass-Up Tonality should be considered as more than just a simple chromatic alteration of the Supertonic. Taking this idea into the realm of Microtonality, the Contralead is an interval that occurs at intervals between [[25/24]] and [[14/13]] away from the Tonic, and serves in part as a leading tone in the direction opposite that of the scale's direction of construction. | ||