noun
single sound; monosyllable; phone
Linguistics term for a single speech sound or syllable. Used in phonetics and phonology.
日本語の「ん」は単音として扱われる。
The Japanese 'n' is treated as a single sound.
この言語では、単音の数が限
In this language, the number of phones is limited.
noun
Music term for a single note or monotone instrument, often contrasted with 複音 (double-reed or multi-note).
See also: 複音
単音ハーモニカは初心者に適している。
A monotone harmonica is suitable for beginners.