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[せい(声)·ちょう(調)]
seichou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 声調

noun
  1. tone (of voice)
  2. tone (e.g. in Chinese)
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Definition and Synonyms for 声調

Tone a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
Synonyms: トーン, 声調, 音調
Quality the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
Synonyms: トーン, どよめき, どよめく, アクセント, 口調, 呂律, 声調, 律呂, 格調, 語勢, 語気, 語調, 調, 調子, 調音, 音, 音色, 音調, 音質, 響き, 響く

Meanings for each kanji in 声調

» voice
» tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate

Categories 声調 is a member of

Pitch the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
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Sound Property an attribute of sound
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