Subtune

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A tune that makes up part of a larger musical work or collection of tunes.

    "When we reach measure 17 (the first measure of the second “subtune”), the words “Always get” likewise receive an upward slide, but there are subtle changes (Example 15.2)."

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"When we reach measure 17 (the first measure of the second “subtune”), the words “Always get” likewise receive an upward slide, but there are subtle changes (Example 15.2)."

Etymology

From sub- + tune.

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