double tongue

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To play fast notes on a wind instrument: The action of producing a rapid, staccato series of notes on a brass or woodwind instrument by articulating the syllables "tu-ku" or "ta-ka" in alternation. This technique interrupts the airstream with the tongue to create distinct, separated notes at a high speed.
Usage
  • This verb describes a specific musical technique. It is used when a musician needs to execute passages that are too fast for single-tonguing (using only one tongue stroke per note).
  • It is typically used in the context of playing brass instruments (like trumpet or trombone) or woodwind instruments (like flute or saxophone).
  • Grammatical Forms: "double-tongue" (often hyphenated), "double-tongued", "double-tonguing".
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The trumpet solo requires the player to double tongue during the rapid sixteenth-note passage.
    • She practiced for hours to double tongue the difficult run cleanly.
    • Double-tonguing is an essential skill for any aspiring flutist.
Advanced Usage
  • "to double-tongue a passage": To perform a specific sequence of fast notes using the double-tonguing technique.
    • The conductor asked the brass section to double-tongue the final fanfare for a sharper effect.
Variants and Related Words
  • Double-tonguing (n): The noun form referring to the technique itself.
    • His double-tonguing was impeccable during the performance.
  • Triple-tongue (v): A related technique for patterns in groups of three, using syllables like "tu-tu-ku" or "ta-ta-ka".
  • Articulation (n): The general manner in which notes are begun and ended, which includes techniques like tonguing.
Synonyms
  • Articulate rapidly: To pronounce notes distinctly and quickly. (This is a more general description.)
  • Execute rapid tonguing: A more technical description of the action.
Related Phrases
  • "To get one's double-tonguing up to speed": To practice the technique until it can be performed at the required tempo.
    • Before the audition, he focused on getting his double-tonguing up to speed.
Verb
  1. play fast notes on a wind instrument

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