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SYNCOPEWhat is the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle (7)
ELISIONThe omission of one or more sounds in the pronunciation of a word
SYSTOLEThe contraction of the chambers of the heart - especially the ventricles. (7)
ALTERChange the hymn-book by omitting postscript (5)
ONOMATOPOEIAFormation of a word by imitation of the sound of what it describes (12)
INTROContraction of a word used to describe the opening passage of a piece of popular music (5)
PULSEThe regular beating in the arteries caused by the contraction of the heart
REBUSEnigmatic representation of a word by pictures (5)
EENContraction of a word meaning "on the same level" (3)
STEREOPHONICUsing two or more sound channels and speakers (12)
BACTERIAReturned, sobbing more - sounds like you have germs! (8)
VALIDERMore sound volume overlooks a top lady from Windsor (7)
TRUSTEROne believes the way lies in more sound (7)
ALGEBRABook in African country omitting one subject (7)
HEARSAYThe report of another person's words by a witness (7)
AMPLIFYMake more sound if my pal can make it (7)
NOISIERNo! I rise when they're making more sound (7)
TACETMeaning "it is silent", a word by which a musician or singer understands their instrument or voice must be quiet (5)
LIPREADTo comprehend spoken words by interpreting movements of the speaker's mouth (3-4)
OVERDUBAdd more sound tracks