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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kruh-tohn]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌtoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kruh-tohn]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌtoʊn/
Definitions of microtones word
- noun microtones any musical interval smaller than a semitone, specifically, a quarter tone. 1
- noun microtones Plural form of microtone. 1
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Origin of microtones
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; micro- + tone
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Parts of speech for Microtones
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
microtones popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
microtones usage trend in Literature
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