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
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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.
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
When Gore held a hearing on genetic engineering — at a time when scientists were sharply divided on the emerging capabilities — Sharples sat beside the congressman, passing notes and prompting him to probe further.
—Michael Laris, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
Trump’s lawyers have repeatedly complained about the clerk passing notes to the judge during testimony, a practice the attorneys suggest is inappropriate and unfair to them.
—Byjennifer Peltz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2023
It’s all so vibrant, yet with a core of blueberries, flowers, and a passing note of licorice that really keep it centered.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
Two weeks later, the teacher thought the boys were talking in class or possibly passing notes, approached them and confiscated a piece of paper — the page with the drawing.
—Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020
Hong’s AP Statistics and AP Research teacher had students pass notes to one another.
—Christine Fernando, Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2020
While Choate worked with one student, others performed the online equivalent of passing notes in class, or firing spitballs.
—Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 19 Mar. 2020
With Trump's team finished with its opening statements, which wrapped up Tuesday, senators will actually be encouraged to pass notes, but not to each other.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2020
Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
When Gore held a hearing on genetic engineering — at a time when scientists were sharply divided on the emerging capabilities — Sharples sat beside the congressman, passing notes and prompting him to probe further.
—Michael Laris, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
Trump’s lawyers have repeatedly complained about the clerk passing notes to the judge during testimony, a practice the attorneys suggest is inappropriate and unfair to them.
—Byjennifer Peltz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2023
It’s all so vibrant, yet with a core of blueberries, flowers, and a passing note of licorice that really keep it centered.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
Two weeks later, the teacher thought the boys were talking in class or possibly passing notes, approached them and confiscated a piece of paper — the page with the drawing.
—Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020
Hong’s AP Statistics and AP Research teacher had students pass notes to one another.
—Christine Fernando, Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2020
While Choate worked with one student, others performed the online equivalent of passing notes in class, or firing spitballs.
—Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 19 Mar. 2020
With Trump's team finished with its opening statements, which wrapped up Tuesday, senators will actually be encouraged to pass notes, but not to each other.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2020
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“Passing note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20note. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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