Effect of Accented Passing Tones
How does an accented passing tone placed on a strong beat affect harmonic rhythm and tension?
A
It creates momentary dissonance and rhythmic emphasis, heightening tension and propelling the harmony forward
B
It slows down the harmonic rhythm by prolonging the resolution of chord tones
C
It stabilizes the harmonic progression by reinforcing the tonic on strong beats
D
It eliminates harmonic tension by aligning non-chord tones with metric accents
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