tone ending

/toʊn ˌɛndɪŋ/
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Definitions of tone ending
  1. noun
    (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
    synonyms: release
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    types:
    explosion, plosion
    the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
    type of:
    conclusion, ending, termination
    the act of ending something
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