Definitions Related words Mentions History
Possible misspelling? More dictionaries have definitions for subtonic -- could that be what you meant?

We found 6 dictionaries that define the word subtonics:

General (6 matching dictionaries)
  1. subtonics: Merriam-Webster
  2. subtonics: Collins English Dictionary
  3. subtonics: Vocabulary.com
  4. subtonics: Wiktionary
  5. subtonics: Dictionary.com
  6. subtonics: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See subtonic as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (subtonic)

adjective:  (phonetics, dated) 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).
noun:  (music) The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.
noun:  (phonetics, dated) An imperfectly articulated sound or utterance, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833).
▸ Also see subtonic


Words similar to subtonics

Usage examples for subtonics

Idioms related to subtonics

Wikipedia articles (New!)

Popular adjectives describing subtonics

Popular nouns described by subtonics

Words that often appear near subtonics

Rhymes of subtonics

Invented words related to subtonics




Home   Reverse Dictionary / Thesaurus   Datamuse   Word games   Spruce   Feedback   Dark mode   Random word   Help


Color thesaurus

Use OneLook to find colors for words and words for colors

See an example

Literary notes

Use OneLook to learn how words are used by great writers

See an example

Word games

Try our innovative vocabulary games

Play Now

Read the latest OneLook newsletter issue: Compound Your Joy