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Scotch snap

Scotch snap noun: synonym of Lombard rhythm.

Noun

Scotch snap (plural Scotch snaps)

  1. Synonym of Lombard rhythm.
    Synonyms:
    Lombard rhythm

Synonyms of Scotch snap

Forms of Scotch snap

pluralScotch snaps
alternative formScots snap

Origin of Scotch snap

From its use in Scottish dances such as the strathspey.

Questions about Scotch snap

What does Scotch snap mean?
Scotch snap means synonym of Lombard rhythm.
What part of speech is Scotch snap?
Scotch snap is a noun.
What is the plural of Scotch snap?
The plural of Scotch snap is Scotch snaps.

Words near Scotch snap in the dictionary

  1. Scotch plaids
  2. Scotch Plains
  3. Scotch plough
  4. Scotch ploughs
  5. Scotch sister
  6. Scotch snap
  7. Scotch snaps
  8. Scotch tape
  9. Scotch terrier
  10. Scotch terriers
  11. Scotch thistle

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