Leading-tone

A leading-tone is a musical note that is close to the end of a song or piece of music. When the leading-tone is played or sung, it makes you feel like the song is almost over and it's almost time for the final note. It's like when you're eating your favorite dessert and you take a big bite, but you stop because you know you only have a little bit left and you don't want it to end too quickly. The leading-tone helps build tension and excitement in the music, making the final note or chord sound even better.