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In music, a step, or conjunct motion, [1] is the difference in pitch between two consecutive notes of a musical scale. In other words, it is the interval between two consecutive scale degrees. Any larger interval is called a skip (also called a leap ), or disjunct motion. [1]
An interval of a skip is equal to the distance of two steps. In other words, the pitches “skip” over the interval of a step. For example, the distance from C to E is a skip. The distance from F to A is a skip, and so is the interval between B and D. Any interval larger than a skip is called a leap.
Skips move in interval sizes of a 3rd. This means they skip a note in the scale (hence the name). They are more energetic than steps and are often used to outline the background chord. If used sparingly, they can be part of a conversational flow as well. But they can also sound like singing, particularly when continued in one direction.
1. **Skipping a song**: When listening to music, skipping a song refers to the act of moving to the next track without listening to the current one until the end. This can be done manually by the listener using playback controls or through automated algorithms in music streaming platforms that skip songs based on user preferences or ...
Before discussing the different types of nonharmonic tones, we need to define two terms: A step is equal to an interval of a generic second. A skip is equal to an interval of a generic third or more. A passing tone (PT) is approached by step and then continues by step in the same direction.
There were no jumps, or gaps, or... SKIPS! Now let's see what that looks like in written music form. As you can see, the notes move up and then down one line or space at a time. Now let's look at skips: What do you notice just by looking at the music above? There are notes missing, spaces where notes could be written but are not.
