Embellishing Tones: Identifying Anticipations, Escape Tones, Appoggiaturas, and Pedal Points
Benjamin Wright
8 min read
Study Guide Overview
This AP Music Theory study guide covers non-chord tones, including anticipation tones, escape tones, appoggiaturas, and pedal points. It explains their definitions, effects, and musical functions, providing examples and practice questions. The guide also emphasizes voice leading rules and offers exam tips for identifying and analyzing these tones in musical scores.
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Question 1 of 12
Why is understanding non-chord tones essential for music theory students? 🤔
They are merely decorative elements
They simplify harmonic analysis
They help create more expressive melodies and are crucial for analysis and composition
They are only important for advanced composers