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

Definition & Meaning of "tone"

Tone
01

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

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

03

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

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

05

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

06

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

07

a steady sound without overtones

08

a musical interval of two semitones

09

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

10

the quality of a person's voice

to tone
01

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

02

with conceit; in a conceited manner

03

change to a color image

04

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

05

vary the pitch of one's speech

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Example
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The artist used marigold tones for a sunny meadow in the painting.
The French gray linen tablecloth set the tone for an elegant dinner party.
The sunset bathed the landscape in warm apricot and tea rose tones.
The artist used Bondi blue tone for the clear sky in the painting.
The airline logo had dynamic aero blue tones.
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