tone (Meaning)
tone (n)
the quality of a person's voice
(linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
a steady sound without overtones
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
a musical interval of two semitones
the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone (v)
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
vary the pitch of one's speech
change the color or tone of
change to a color image
give a healthy elasticity to
tone (n.)
Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone.
Accent, or inflection or modulation of the voice, as adapted to express emotion or passion.
A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm ahd a regular rise and fall of the voice; as, children often read with a tone.
A sound considered as to pitch; as, the seven tones of the octave; she has good high tones.
The larger kind of interval between contiguous sounds in the diatonic scale, the smaller being called a semitone as, a whole tone too flat; raise it a tone.
The peculiar quality of sound in any voice or instrument; as, a rich tone, a reedy tone.
A mode or tune or plain chant; as, the Gregorian tones.
That state of a body, or of any of its organs or parts, in which the animal functions are healthy and performed with due vigor.
Tonicity; as, arterial tone.
State of mind; temper; mood.
Tenor; character; spirit; drift; as, the tone of his remarks was commendatory.
General or prevailing character or style, as of morals, manners, or sentiment, in reference to a scale of high and low; as, a low tone of morals; a tone of elevated sentiment; a courtly tone of manners.
The general effect of a picture produced by the combination of light and shade, together with color in the case of a painting; -- commonly used in a favorable sense; as, this picture has tone.
Quality, with respect to attendant feeling; the more or less variable complex of emotion accompanying and characterizing a sensation or a conceptual state; as, feeling tone; color tone.
Color quality proper; -- called also hue. Also, a gradation of color, either a hue, or a tint or shade.
The condition of normal balance of a healthy plant in its relations to light, heat, and moisture.
tone (v. t.)
To utter with an affected tone.
To give tone, or a particular tone, to; to tune. See Tune, v. t.
To bring, as a print, to a certain required shade of color, as by chemical treatment.
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tone Sentence Examples
- The artist used a bold tone of red to convey the passion and intensity of the scene.
- The speaker's tone in the debate was calm and collected, even when facing opposition.
- The author's tone in the opening paragraph sets the somber and reflective mood of the novel.
- The interviewer's tone was slightly aggressive, putting the interviewee on the defensive.
- The music had an upbeat tone, invigorating the listeners and filling them with energy.
- The apology had a sincere tone, conveying regret and a desire for forgiveness.
- The movie critic's tone was harsh and unforgiving, condemning the film for its flaws.
- The teacher's tone was encouraging and supportive, helping the students to feel confident in their abilities.
- The leader's tone during the rally was inspiring, motivating followers to action.
- The researcher presented their findings in a neutral tone, avoiding any personal bias or opinion.
FAQs About the word tone
the quality of a person's voice, (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages, (music) the distinct
manner,style, vein, mode, locution, fashion,phraseology,expression, colloquialism, delivery
achromatism, achromatism,,
The artist used a bold tone of red to convey the passion and intensity of the scene.
The speaker's tone in the debate was calm and collected, even when facing opposition.
The author's tone in the opening paragraph sets the somber and reflective mood of the novel.
The interviewer's tone was slightly aggressive, putting the interviewee on the defensive.
