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Noun tone language has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTone LanguageA tone language is a type of language in which the pitch, or tone, of a word contributes to its meaning. The pitch variations can differentiate words that would otherwise be homonyms, resulting in distinct meanings. Sense 1: LinguisticsIn linguistics, tone languages are studied as a specific category where pitch or tone functions as a phonemic feature. They are found in various parts of the world, including sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Example sentence: Mandarin Chinese is a well-known example of a tone language, where the same syllable with different tones can have different meanings. For instance, "mā" with a high level tone means "mother," while "má" with a rising tone means "hemp." Sense 2: MusicIn music theory, a tone language refers to a system of musical scales or modes where each tone is assigned a specific meaning or function within a composition or musical piece. Example sentence: The ancient Indian classical music system, known as Carnatic music, is considered a tone language where each tone (swara) has a distinct emotional and melodic significance. Related Products | ||||
tone antonyms tone arm tone at the top tone colour tone deaf tone deafness tone down tone ending tone language tone of voice tone of writing tone poem tone system tone up toned toned down toned down predicate
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