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Tonic accent

Tonic accent Meaning & Definition
Tonic accent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tonic accent?

[n] emphasis that results from pitch rather than loudness

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tonic accent: pitch accent

Related Terms | Find terms related to Tonic accent:

See Also | accent | emphasis | stress

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