passing note

noun

: a nonharmonic tone interposed between essential harmonic tones of adjacent chords

called also passing tone

Examples of passing note in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The production by Bernard H. Hyman, with John Emerson as associate producer, deserves more than passing note. —

Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024 Just like talking during class is a problem; passing notes; daydreaming. —

Deborah Alexander, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024 One day, Kolberg said, she got caught passing notes in school to a girl sitting next to her. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024 Terrell-Camper has seen couples institute non-negotiables when trying it, scheduling intimate dinners, phone-free conversations, passing notes, and having couch dates to maintain a strong connection. —

Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for passing note

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