subtone

1 of 2

noun

ˈsəb+ˌ-

: undertone

subtone

2 of 2

adjective

"

: relating to or constituting clarinet playing especially of popular music in which the tones are played very softly and usually in the lower register with little wind pressure from the player

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sub- + tone

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