| Term | Definition |
| neighbor tone | approached by step, left by step in opposite direction |
| passing tone | approached by step, left by step in the same direction |
| appogiatura | approached by leap, left by step in the opposite direction |
| escape tone | approached by step, left by a leap in the opposite direction |
| suspension | approached by same note, left by step down |
| retardation | approached by same note, left by step up |
| anticipation | approached by step of leap, left by same note |
| pedal tone | approached by same note, left by same note |
| neighbor tone | approached by step, left by step in opposite direction |