Lilt
Lilt
Lilt (/lɪlt/), in the context of medicine, refers to a rhythmic swing or cadence often used in the field of speech therapy and audiology.
Etymology
The term "lilt" originates from the early 17th century, possibly of Scandinavian origin, related to Norwegian dialect lilta and Swedish lilla, both meaning 'to sing in a light and cheerful manner'. In the medical context, it is used to describe a certain rhythm or cadence in speech.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "lilt", with the 'i' pronounced as in 'sit' and the 'lt' as in 'melt'.
Related Terms
- Speech Therapy: A field of healthcare that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders and swallowing disorders. The term 'lilt' is often used in this field to describe a certain rhythm or cadence in speech.
- Audiology: A branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. The term 'lilt' can be used in this field to describe the rhythmic quality of sounds.
- Cadence: In the context of speech and audiology, cadence refers to the rhythmic flow of sounds or words. A lilt is a type of cadence.
- Rhythm: In the context of speech and audiology, rhythm refers to the patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech. A lilt is a type of rhythm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lilt
- Wikipedia's article - Lilt
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