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A note approached by leap and resolved by step is called?
Appoggiatura
Which non-chord tone is always unaccented?
Anticipation tone
A sustained note while harmony changes above is called?
Pedal point
What is the rhythmic placement of an anticipation tone?
Always unaccented, occurring before the beat.
How do escape tones resolve?
By a leap in the opposite direction of the step.
How are appoggiaturas approached and resolved?
Approached by leap, resolved by step.
Where are pedal points commonly found?
Usually in the bass, common in fugues.
Are anticipation tones usually consonant or dissonant?
Almost always dissonant.
What is the difference between harmonic and non-harmonic pedal points?
Harmonic are part of the chord progression; non-harmonic are not.
What is the voice leading rule for escape tones?
Resolve escape tones by a leap in the opposite direction of the step.
How do you distinguish an escape tone from an arpeggiation?
If the note is part of the chord, it's an arpeggiation, not an escape tone.