4. (Mus.)
Defn: The commencing of one or more tones of a chord with or during the chord preceding, forming a momentary discord.
Syn. — Preoccupation; preclusion; foretaste; prelibation; antepast; pregustation; preconception; expectation; foresight; forethought.
ANTICIPATIVE
An*tic"i*pa*tive, a.
Defn: Anticipating, or containing anticipation. "Anticipative of the
feast to come." Cary.
— An*tic"i*pa*tive*ly, adv.
ANTICIPATOR
An*tic"i*pa`tor, n.
Defn: One who anticipates.
ANTICIPATORY
An*tic"i*pa*to*ry, a.
Defn: Forecasting; of the nature of anticipation. Owen.
Here is an anticipatory glance of what was to be. J. C. Shairp.
ANTICIVIC
An`ti*civ"ic, n.