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subtune

subtune noun: a tune that makes up part of a larger musical work or collection of tunes.

Noun

subtune (plural subtunes)

  1. A tune that makes up part of a larger musical work or collection of tunes.
    • When we reach measure 17 (the first measure of the second “subtune”), the words “Always get” likewise receive an upward slide, but there are subtle changes (Example 15.2).2014, Edward Green, Evan Spring, The Cambridge Companion to Duke Ellington, page 232

Forms of subtune

pluralsubtunes

Origin of subtune

From sub- + tune.

Questions about subtune

What does subtune mean?
Subtune means a tune that makes up part of a larger musical work or collection of tunes.
What part of speech is subtune?
Subtune is a noun.
What is the plural of subtune?
The plural of subtune is subtunes.

Words near subtune in the dictionary

  1. subtruding
  2. subtruncate
  3. subtruncation
  4. subtruncations
  5. subtubular
  6. subtune
  7. subtunes
  8. subtunic
  9. subtunical
  10. subtunics
  11. subtunnel

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