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A modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood
“How else were they to respond to the easy, self-confident tone in her voice as she spoke of her expertise on the matter?”
The general mood, character or attitude of something or someone
“The slightly forced tone of the painting suggests an artist who is not yet in full command of his means of expression.”
The particular quality of brightness, deepness, or hue of a shade of a color
“She typically dresses in clothing that combines an earthy tone with vivid, colorful trims.”
A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength
“She is blessed with the cool, crystalline tone so characteristic of Scandinavian singers.”
A musical note or sound used as a signal on a communications device (such as a telephone)
“At the tone, please your name, number, and message.”
The definition and firmness of a muscle or organ
“You should be able to notice an improvement in body tone within a couple of weeks of resistance training.”
A way or manner in which something is expressed
The action (or manner) of speaking or saying something
A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
That which is heard by one's ears
The condition of being physically fit and healthy
A minor or fine distinction or detail
The conveying of feeling in a work of art, literature or music
The musical interval equal (exactly or approximately) to two semitones or two-twelfths of an octave
To harmonize, especially in color
“The rich orange color of the timber will tone beautifully with the yellow flowers.”
To give color to
To make fit or healthy
To change the tone of
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