non-harmonic tone

noun

a note that is played or sung between two chords that is not a part of either chord

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Meanings

nounnon-harmonic tone (plural non-harmonic tones)

plural non-harmonic tones

  1. entertainmenta note that is played or sung between two chords that is not a part of either chord
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