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Meaning of tone

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tone

Pronunciation:/təʊn//toʊn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A specific pitch.

  2. (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.

  3. (in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.

  4. The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.

verb

Definitions

  1. To give a particular tone to

  2. To change the colour of

  3. To make (something) firmer

  4. To harmonize, especially in colour