Tonguing
Pronunciation: /ˈtənˈɡuˈɪŋ/
Tonguing (noun)
- Using the tongue to start or stop notes on a wind instrument.
- 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