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con·tour lan·guage
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contour languagenoun
a tone language that uses pitch changes
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contour language
Contour language, also known as tonal language, refers to a type of language in which differences in voice pitch can affect the meaning of words. In these languages, tone contours or pitch movements are used on syllables to distinguish between meanings. Examples of contour languages include Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese. It is called "contour" language because the pitch pattern is continuously changing or has a contour, unlike "register" languages where pitch stays relatively flat.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contour language in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contour language in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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