Non-Chord Tones

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Passing Tone (PT)

Approached by step, left by step in the same direction

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Neighbor Tone (NT)

Approached by step, left by step in the opposite direction

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Suspension (Sus)

Approached by same tone, left by step down

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Retardation (Ret)

Approached by same tone, left by step up

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Appoggiatura (App)

Approached by leap, left by step

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Escape Tone (Esc)

Approached by step, left by leap in the opposite direction

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Neighbor Group/Double Neighbor (NG/DN)

Combination of an escape tone and appoggiatura

<p>Combination of an escape tone and appoggiatura</p>
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Anticipation (Ant)

Approached by step of leap, left by same tone

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Pedal Point (Ped)

Begins as a chord tone, becomes a NCT as the harmonies around it change, then returns to a chord tone. Often in the bass but can be in other voices