upstep

noun, verb — 2 senses

upstep

noun

Etymology From up- + step.

1

An upward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.

upstep

verb

Etymology From up- + step.

1

To apply an upward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.

Related terms
downstep

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