tone

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/təʊn/ English

Definitions

noun

A specific pitch.
(in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
(in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.
The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.

verb

To give a particular tone to
To change the colour of
To make (something) firmer
To harmonize, especially in colour

pronoun

The one (of two)

Related words

Synonyms

whole tone color colour dye paint tint harmonise harmonize firm firm up tone up timbre whole step tone of voice note look feel feeling

Associated

sandhi semitone tones intonation syllable syllables tonal vowel pickup consonant accent chord

Rhymes

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone stone condone unknown cyclone atone

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