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Topic: Music

tombak

IPA: //tɒmˈbɑːk//

KK: /tɑmˈbɑk/

noun

Definition: A type of goblet-shaped drum commonly used in Persian music, known for its deep and resonant sound.

Example: The musician played the tombak beautifully during the concert, captivating the audience with its rhythm.

tonal

IPA: /ˈtoʊnəl/

KK: /ˈtoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the quality or character of a sound, especially in music or speech.

Example: The tonal quality of her voice made the song even more beautiful.

tonality

IPA: /təˈnælɪti/

KK: /tənˈælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or arrangement of tones in music or art, often related to a central key or theme.

Example: The tonality of the piece created a soothing atmosphere that captivated the audience.

tonally

IPA: /ˈtoʊnəli/

KK: /ˈtoʊnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to tone or pitch, often used in music or speech.

Example: The singer performed tonally, adjusting her voice to match the mood of the song.

tone

IPA: /toʊn/

KK: /toʊn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on a specific quality of color or to adjust colors to be harmonious with each other.

Example: The artist decided to tone the painting with warmer colors to create a cozy atmosphere.

noun

Definition: A word that describes a color, quality, or manner of expression, often related to feelings or atmosphere.

Example: The artist used soft tones to create a calming effect in the painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a specific quality or strength to something, often related to sound or physical condition.

Example: She tones her muscles by exercising regularly.

tonearm

IPA: /ˈtoʊnˌɑːrm/

KK: /ˈtoʊnˌɑrm/

noun

Definition: A part of a record player that holds the needle and moves it along the grooves of a record to play music.

Example: He carefully placed the tonearm on the record to start the music.

tonetic

IPA: /təˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /təˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the rise and fall of voice pitch in speech, especially in languages that use tone to distinguish meaning.

Example: Mandarin is a tonetic language, where the meaning of a word can change based on its tone.

tonguing

IPA: /ˈtʌŋɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʌŋɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of using the tongue to produce sound or articulate notes, especially on musical instruments like brass or wind instruments.

Example: The musician practiced tonguing to improve the clarity of the notes played on the trumpet.

transpose

IPA: /trænsˈpoʊz/

KK: /træn'spoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change the position or order of something, especially in music, by writing or performing it in a different key.

Example: The musician decided to transpose the song to a higher key for the performance.

noun

Definition: A type of matrix created by switching the rows and columns of another matrix.

Example: In mathematics, we often use a transpose to simplify calculations with matrices.

transitive verb

Definition: To change the position or order of something, such as moving a term in an equation or changing the key of a musical piece.

Example: The musician decided to transpose the song to a higher key for the performance.

treble

IPA: /ˈtrɛbəl/

KK: /ˈtrɛbəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a high pitch or the highest part in music, often associated with a voice or sound that is sharp and clear.

Example: The treble notes in the song added a bright and lively feel to the music.

noun

Definition: A high sound or voice, often associated with music, that is higher than other parts or ranges.

Example: The choir's treble voices filled the church with beautiful music.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase something to three times its original amount or size.

Example: The company plans to treble its profits this year.

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