single-tongue

verb

1. music to play (any nonlegato passage) on a wind instrument by obstructing and uncovering the air passage through the lips with the tongue Compare double-tongue triple-tongue

Derived Forms

• single tonguing, noun

Example Sentences

The red men were quick to learn that he always spoke with a "single tongue," and that he was their unselfish friend.

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The missionary always speaks with a single tongue, and he will be the friend of the red man as long as he lives.

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It is next passed round the horses belly, and buckled to a single tongue on the other side.

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Red Feather Sioux chief—he neber tell lie—he speak wid single tongue—he love white folks.

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Lone Bear speaks with a single tongue; he can not tell where the pale-faced warrior is.

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