tone
tone
toʊn
town
British pronunciation
/tˈə‍ʊn/

Definitie en betekenis van "tone"in het Engels

01

a subtle variation in the quality or shade of a color

tone definition and meaning
example
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He chose a darker tone for the background.
02

a pitch or pitch pattern in speech that distinguishes words in tonal languages

example
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A change in tone can completely alter meaning.
03

toon, tonaliteit

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality
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example
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She spent hours practicing to perfect the tone of her voice, ensuring it was just right for the important audition.
Ze besteedde uren aan oefenen om de toon van haar stem te perfectioneren, ervoor zorgend dat deze precies goed was voor de belangrijke auditie.
04

a symbol representing the pitch and duration of a musical note

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example
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Musicians read the tones to perform the piece accurately.
05

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

example
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The article 's tone suggested skepticism.
06

the general mood, feeling, or ambiance of a place, situation, or event

example
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The ceremony maintained a solemn tone.
07

a sound that is even and steady, without overtones

example
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He listened to the tone of the bell carefully.
08

a whole step or interval of two semitones in music

example
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He played a tone between C and D.
09

the elastic tension of muscles, arteries, or other living tissues that enables responsiveness

example
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Yoga helps maintain overall muscle tone.
10

the character or quality of a person's voice

example
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The teacher 's tone conveyed authority.
to tone
01

verstevigen, vormgeven

to make muscles stronger and more defined through exercise or physical activity
Transitive: to tone muscles
to tone definition and meaning
example
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The fitness trainer recommended specific exercises to tone the abdominal muscles.
De fitnesstrainer beval specifieke oefeningen aan om de buikspieren te versterken.
02

tonen, een toon geven

to change or adjust the color of a monochrome image by applying a chemical solution
Transitive: to tone a photo
example
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The darkroom technician toned the prints to achieve a rich, golden tint.
De donkere kamertechnicus toonde de afdrukken om een rijke, gouden tint te bereiken.
03

in een eentonige stem herhalen, ritmisch herhalen

to speak in a dull, unvaried voice, repeating words or phrases with a rhythmic pattern
Transitive: to tone speech
example
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The robot toned its responses, offering information in a flat and rhythmic manner.
De robot moduleerde zijn antwoorden en bood informatie op een vlakke en ritmische manier aan.
04

moduleren, de toon aanpassen van

to adjust or change the pitch, quality, or emphasis of one's voice or speech
Transitive: to tone voice or speech
example
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She toned the speech with urgency to convey the importance of the issue.
Ze toonde de toespraak met urgentie om het belang van de kwestie over te brengen.
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