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Subtonic

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    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). dated, not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.
  2. 2
    (music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale wordnet
  3. 3
    An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833). dated

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sub- + tonic.

Etymology 2

From sub- + tonic.

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