Meaning Of The Word Tonic accent

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tonic accent in American English
emphasis given to a syllable by change, esp. a rise, in pitch, rather than an increase in stress
noun: prominence given to a syllable in speaking, usually due to a change, esp. a rise, in pitch

tonic accent in British English
noun: emphasis imparted to a note by virtue of its having a higher pitch, rather than greater stress or long duration relative to other notes

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