music theory- nonchord tones

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what is a non-chord tone

notes that create temporary dissonance against the harmony of the chord

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passing tone

fill space between 2 chord tones by stepwise motion

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neighbour tones

move from a pitch to one step above or below and return.

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escape tone

leaves the chord-tone by step and resolves in the opposite direction by leap

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suspension

holds the initial chord tone, creating dissonance that resolves down by step.

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appoggiatura

leaves the chord tone by leap and is resolved down by step

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minor 2nd

1 half step

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minor 3rd

3 half steps

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minor 6th

9 half steps

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minor 7th

10 half steps