http://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com/ClassicalMusic.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com/tip/68281/glossary/musical-terms/tonic.htmlSat 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT89C32C60-8186-5CD1-024F-341189369BD2The tonic is the tone around which the melody flows. It is the first degree of the key in which the piece is written. For example, if a piece is in the key of G major, it would most likely start on a G, move to other keys, and finally return to G. To the listener this will give the feeling of resolution, or a return to home.<br/><br/><br/>For more Classical Music tips, visit <a href="http://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com/">http://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://ClassicalMusic.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=68281" height="1" width="1">