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subtonic

/sʌbˈtɑnɪk/ /sʌbˈtɒnɪk/

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noun

下属音

The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.

Examples :

"In the key of C major, B is the subtonic because it is one step below C, the tonic. "

ハ長調では、Bは主音であるCの1音下なので、下属音です。

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noun

ジェームズ・ラッシュ博士によって特徴付けられた、不完全に発音された音または発話

An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).

Examples :

"The child's whispered response, a barely audible subtonic, hinted at his shyness rather than a clear answer. "

子供のささやくような返事は、かろうじて聞こえる不完全に発音された音であり、明確な答えというよりは、彼の内気さをほのめかしていた。

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adjective

不明瞭な発音の、ほとんど聞こえない

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).

Examples :

"During the play, the actor's final words were unfortunately lost, reduced to a subtonic mumble that the audience couldn't decipher. "

劇中、俳優の最後の言葉は残念ながら失われ、観客が解読できない不明瞭なつぶやきに変わってしまった。

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