passing tone
passing tone · passing tones
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A non-harmonic tone that is a second lower than a note in one chord and a second…A non-harmonic tone that is a second lower than a note in one chord and a second higher than a note in the other chord
Meaning
1 sensesA non-harmonic tone that is a second lower than a note in one chord and a second higher than a note in the other chord
More definitions
- a nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes
Forms
plural: passing tones| Singular | passing tone |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes:passing note