the consequence of being lengthened in duration
The extension through time in a piece of music of a chord or note from that chord more...
The extension of the maturity, running period or due date of a transaction or an order, for example the postponement of the due date of a bill. Also called renewal. Français: Prolongation Español: Prolongación, posposición
In music, especially Schenkerian analysis, a prolongation creates the detail of a musical composition by elaborating the background structure. Prolongations include diminutions. A coda is a passage which brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.