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Nonharmonic tone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A melodic note that does not belong to the underlying harmonic chord, such as a suspension, passing tone, or neighbor tone.

AP course connection

Topic 5.5: 5.5 Cadences and Predominant Function

Unit 5

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