Eentonig
Example: De muziek klonk eentonig en maakte me een beetje slaperig.
Definition
"Eentonig" is an adjective describing music that sounds monotonous or dull, lacking variation or change in tone or rhythm. For example, music that is repetitive and unvaried can be described as "eentonig," making it uninteresting or sleepy.
Etymology
The word "eentonig" comes from Dutch, combining "een" meaning 'one' and "tonig" related to 'tone.' It literally means 'one-toned,' reflecting the idea of a single, unchanging sound. Did you know? The concept of monotony in music has been recognized for centuries, and "eentonig" perfectly captures this with its straightforward origin.
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"Eentonig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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