The Collaborative International Dictionary
Double-tonguing
Double-tonguing \Dou"ble-tongu`ing\, n. (Mus.) A peculiar action of the tongue by flute players in articulating staccato notes; also, the rapid repetition of notes in cornet playing.
Wiktionary
double-tonguing
n. 1 (context music English) A peculiar action of the tongue by flute players in articulating staccato notes. 2 (context music English) The rapid repetition of notes in cornet playing.
Usage examples of "double-tonguing".
The sound was loud and flamboyant and showy, featuring triple-stopping and double-tonguing slick as the pomade on Elvis's hair, and it was followed by a roar of applause.