Definitions

1. noun

The act of prolonging or prolonging something, such as time or a musical note.

“The composer’s use of prolation in the symphony added a sense of drama to the performance.”

2. noun

A prolonged period of time, often used in reference to a loan or mortgage.

“The prolation of the loan allowed her to pay off the debt gradually.”

3. noun

A prolongation of a word or syllable in pronunciation, especially in music.

“The singer’s emphasis on the prolation of the final syllable added emotion to the song.”