Subtonic Definition
sŭb-tŏnĭk
noun
The seventh tone of a diatonic scale; tone next below the upper tonic.
Webster's New World
(phonetics, dated) An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).
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Synonyms:
adjective
(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).
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Other Word Forms of Subtonic
Noun
Singular:
subtonic
Plural:
subtonicsOrigin of Subtonic
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sub- +"Ž tonic
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