preparation PREH-per-ray-shun Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition In part writing, the positioning of the notes in a chord so that one of them, sounding as a consonant note within the first chord, sounds as a dissonant note in the next chord. This note is then resolved in the following chord. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-06 20:28:15
