Tonguing

Pronunciation: /ˈtənˈɡuˈɪŋ/

Tonguing (noun)

  1. Using the tongue to start or stop notes on a wind instrument.
  2. The action of an animal using its tongue to clean or groom.

Examples

  • The flutist practiced tonguing to improve her articulation.
  • Proper tonguing can enhance the clarity of notes on a trumpet.

Common collocations: practice tonguing, master tonguing, tonguing technique, animal tonguing, observe tonguing