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