Meanings
nounpassing tone (plural passing tones)
plural passing tones
- entertainmenta 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
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes
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