BREATHY


Meaning of BREATHY in English

ˈbrethē, -thi adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: breath + -y

1. of a vocal sound : characterized by or accompanied with the audible passage of unvocalized breath

2. of a performance on a wind instrument : impaired in purity of tone by the presence of excessive or poorly controlled breath

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