Question

In the Key of C the d minor chord is the
Tonic
Mediant supertonic
Subdominant

Answer 1

In the key of C major, the D minor chord is the **supertonic**. It is the second chord in the scale, derived from the second degree (D) of the C major scale. Here are the functions of each chord in the key of C major:

- The **tonic** is C major (I).
- The **supertonic** is D minor (ii).
- The **mediant** is E minor (iii).
- The **subdominant** is F major (IV).

So, the correct answer is that the D minor chord is the **supertonic**.