single sound; monosyllable; phone
Linguistics term for a single speech sound or syllable. Used in phonetics and phonology.
The Japanese 'n' is treated as a single sound.
In this language, the number of phones is limited.
Music term for a single note or monotone instrument, often contrasted with 複音 (double-reed or multi-note).
See also: 複音
A monotone harmonica is suitable for beginners.
monophony
monosyllabic
Compound of 単 (single) and 音 (sound). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.