key-chord

But if after this a seventh on the dominant is played, followed by the original key-chord

Purcell Runciman, John F 1909

This is a crude description in which much is left out, but it will serve to enable the reader to understand how passages widely different in character are bound together into a coherent whole by the composer continuously leading the ear to expect something -- that something being the original key-chord, and, while offering many things, only finally satisfying the ear's craving when the movement is coming to

Haydn John F. Runciman 1891

But if after this a seventh on the dominant is played, followed by the original key-chord

Purcell John F. Runciman 1891

This is a crude description in which much is left out, but it will serve to enable the reader to understand how passages widely different in character are bound together into a coherent whole by the composer continuously leading the ear to expect something ” that something being the original key-chord, and, while offering many things, only finally satisfying the ear's craving when the movement is coming to a finish.

Haydn Runciman, John F 1908