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Preparation

Definition

Preparation refers to setting up or introducing a specific musical element or event before it occurs.

Related terms

Anticipation: A type of preparation where a pitch from an upcoming chord is played early in the preceding chord.

Pedal Point (or Drone): A sustained or repeated pitch that remains constant while harmonies change around it.

Cadence: A series of chords or notes that create a sense of resolution at the end of a musical phrase or section.

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