passing tone

/ˌpæsɪŋ toʊn/
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Other forms: passing tones

Definitions of passing tone
  1. noun
    a nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes
    synonyms: passing note
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    type of:
    musical note, note, tone
    a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
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