tone-deaf
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tone–deaf

adjective \ˈtōn-ˌdef\

Definition of TONE-DEAF

: relatively insensitive to differences in musical pitch
tone deafness noun

First Known Use of TONE-DEAF

1894

tone–deaf

adjective \ˈtōn-ˌdef\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TONE–DEAF

: relatively insensitive to differences in musical pitch
tone deafness noun

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