double-tonguing

English

Alternative forms

  • double tonguing

Noun

double-tonguing (countable and uncountable, plural double-tonguings)

  1. (music) An action of the tongue by flute players in articulating staccato notes.
  2. (music) The rapid repetition of notes in cornet or trumpet playing, achieved by fast tongue movement.

Verb

double-tonguing

  1. present participle and gerund of double-tongue

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