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subtonic

/sʌbˈtɑnɪk/ /sʌbˈtɒnɪk/

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noun

下主音, 导音之下的音。

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. "

在C大调中，B是下主音，因为它比主音C低一步。

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noun

含糊不清的语音, 不清晰的发音

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. "

孩子小声回应着，那几乎听不见的含糊不清的嘟囔声，与其说是一个明确的答案，不如说暗示了他的羞怯。

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adjective

含糊不清的，微弱的。

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. "

在演出中，那位演员最后说的话很可惜地消失了，变成含糊不清的微弱嘟囔，观众完全听不清楚。

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