A chromatic bassline refers to a sequence of notes in the bass that move by half steps, creating a sense of tension and adding color to the harmony.
Tonic: The tonic is the first note or chord of a key, providing a sense of stability and resolution.
Dominant: The dominant is the fifth scale degree or chord in a key, often used to create tension and lead back to the tonic.
Subdominant: The subdominant is the fourth scale degree or chord in a key, typically used as a transitional chord between the tonic and dominant.
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