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What does undertone mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word undertone? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  2. An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
  3. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
Verb
  1. To accompany as an undertone.
  2. To say or speak in an undertone.
  3. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
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