Subtonic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subtonic is an adjective meaning (music) The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.
Meaning
(music) The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.
More Meanings
- (phonetics, dated) An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).
- (phonetics, dated) Of or pertaining to imperfectly articulated sounds or utterances that are inaudible or barely audible, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).
Word Forms
- subtonics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subarticulate, obtuse, sourdine, indistinct, undertoned, supersubtle.
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