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Passing Tone.
Passing Tone - as a noun
A nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passing noteExample Sentences
"A passing tone is a non-chord tone that connects two chord tones."
"The passing tone usually occurs on a weak beat between two strong beats."
"In the key of C major, a passing tone between the notes C and E would be D."
"The use of passing tones is common in jazz improvisation."
"In classical music, passing tones contribute to a sense of forward motion."
