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downtoner


Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to lower the tone or pitch of a sound, such as a musical instrument.


Variants
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downtown , downtowner , downtowners , downtowns
Etymology
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From the verb 'downtone' which means 'to lower in tone' or 'to make less bright or cheerful'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'downtoner' is not commonly used outside of musical contexts.

  2. In the early days of recording technology, musicians would use various objects to downtone their instruments to achieve a desired sound.


Related Concepts
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  1. toner: A substance used to improve the appearance of printed text or images on paper.

  2. downtempo: A genre of electronic music characterized by a slow tempo and a relaxed, mellow atmosphere.


How to Memorize "downtoner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a musician adjusting the tuning pegs on their instrument to lower the pitch.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'downturn', which means a decrease or decline, and remember that 'downtoner' is a device used to lower the tone or pitch.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Down, down, lower the sound' to help memorize the word.


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