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Do Dominant chords resolve to tonic chords?

Yes, dominant chords typically resolve to tonic chords. In classical music theory, a dominant chord is a chord built on the fifth degree of the scale, and it is typically used to create a sense of tension or instability that resolves to the tonic chord, which is built on the first degree of the scale and represents a sense of stability and resolution. This resolution from dominant to tonic is a fundamental principle of Western harmony, commonly referred to as perfect cadence.

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