Tone
volume
British pronunciation/tˈə‍ʊn/
American pronunciation/ˈtoʊn/

Definition & Bedeutung von "tone"

01

Farbton

a particular variation of a color
tone definition and meaning

What is "tone"?

Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of a particular color, distinguishing it from other colors on a scale from light to dark. It describes how light or dark a color appears, with lighter tones being closer to white and darker tones approaching black. For example, light blue and dark blue share the same hue but differ in tone due to their different levels of lightness or darkness. Tone is an essential characteristic in color perception, affecting the mood, visual impact, and overall impression of a color.

02

Ton

(phonetics) a degree of lowness or highness, called pitch, in a language that signifies different meanings

What is "tone"?

Tone refers to the use of pitch in spoken language to convey meaning, distinguishing words or phrases based on their pitch patterns. In tonal languages, the same sequence of sounds can have different meanings depending on the pitch used. For example, in Mandarin Chinese, the syllable "ma" can mean "mother," "hemp," "horse," or "scold," depending on the tone applied. Tone is crucial for understanding and communicating in tonal languages, as it affects not only the meaning of words but also the overall intonation and emotional expression in speech.

03

Ton

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality
Wiki

What is "tone"?

Tone in music refers to the quality or character of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds. It encompasses aspects such as pitch, timbre, and volume. Tone helps define how a note or sound is perceived, whether it is bright, warm, harsh, or smooth. It is influenced by the instrument or voice producing the sound and how it is played or sung. Tone contributes to the overall mood and expression of the music.

04

Ton

a musical interval that lasts as long as two semitones separating two notes in a scale
05

Ton

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work
06

Atmosphäre

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
07

Ton

a steady sound without overtones
08

Ton

a musical interval of two semitones
09

Tonus

the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
10

Ton

the quality of a person's voice
to tone
01

straffen

to make muscles stronger and more defined through exercise or physical activity
02

prahlen

with conceit; in a conceited manner
03

tönen

to change or adjust the color of a monochrome image by applying a chemical solution
04

intonieren

to speak in a dull, unvaried voice, repeating words or phrases with a rhythmic pattern
05

intonieren

to adjust or change the pitch, quality, or emphasis of one's voice or speech
example
Beispiel
examples
The sunset bathed the landscape in warm apricot and tea rose tones.
The French gray linen tablecloth set the tone for an elegant dinner party.
The host’s friendly greeting set the tone for the evening.
The artist used marigold tones for a sunny meadow in the painting.
The artist used Bondi blue tone for the clear sky in the painting.
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