tone-beginning
Definition
Noun: A decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase. It refers specifically to the initial articulation or attack of a note, which sets its character and clarity.
Usage
This term is used primarily in musical contexts to describe the quality and precision of how a note is started by a vocalist or instrumentalist. It is a technical aspect of musical performance.
Examples
- The singer's clear tone-beginning allowed every word to be understood.
- A good trumpet player practices to achieve a consistent and sharp tone-beginning.
- The conductor emphasized the importance of a unified tone-beginning from the string section.
Advanced Usage
- Critical in ensemble playing: A precise tone-beginning is essential for musicians to start together cleanly.
- Varieties of tone-beginning: Performers can work on different types, such as a hard, soft, or accented tone-beginning, depending on the musical style.
Variants and Related Words
- Attack: (Noun) Often used synonymously in music to describe the initiation of a sound.
- Articulation: (Noun) A broader term encompassing how notes are begun, sustained, and ended.
- Onset: (Noun) Another general term for the beginning of a musical sound.
Synonyms
- Attack
- Initiation (of a tone)
- Onset
Antonyms
- Tone decay
- Release (referring to the end of a note)
- Fade-out
Noun
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a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
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