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noun
A smaller note marking a tone introduced between two others, to effect a smooth passage from the one to the other, but forming no essential part of the harmony.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
a nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: passing tone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: note, musical note, tone
History
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Across languages
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