PASSING TONE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Passing Tone.

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"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."

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