Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

subtune

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: sub-tune
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: sub

Inflected Forms

subtunes (plural)

Questions

What does subtune mean?: A tune that makes up part of a larger musical work or collection of tunes.
Where does subtune come from?: From sub- + tune.

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