tone

US /toʊn/

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UK /təʊn/

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Atmosphere or feeling in a message

The tone of your voice tells me you are angry

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Firmness and strength of the body's muscles

She’s worked hard on the tone of her muscles

v.t.Transitive VerbTo increase the quality of muscles by exercise

I need to tone my stomach muscles

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Difference in pitch between musical notes

The tone of the notes was quite beautiful

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Specific shade of color

The tone of that wallpaper is too dark

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Quality of sound created by a musical instrument

The tone of that trumpet is a bit off today

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sound of a voice that reveals emotion or meaning

I knew my mother was angry because she answered me in a sharp tone

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10:46

So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.
So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.

07:03

Though incomplete, there are ways we try to replicate tone in asynchronous written communication.
Though incomplete, there are ways we try to replicate tone in asynchronous written communication.
We can italicize words for emphasis, type in all caps to indicate shouting or even use mixed case to connote a sing-songy mocking tone.
We can italicize words for emphasis, type in all caps to indicate shouting or even use mixed case to connote a sing-songy mocking tone.

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09:26

In addition to indicating smallness, diminutives can also give speech an affectionate or familiar tone.
In addition to indicating smallness, diminutives can also give speech an affectionate or familiar tone.
an affectionate or familiar tone.
an affectionate or familiar tone.

08:48

Another big part of speaking and hearing a word is tone.
Another big part of speaking and hearing a word is tone.
However, in tonal languages like Vietnamese, Masai, Cherokee and Navajo, a change in tone is a complete change in word meaning.
However, in tonal languages like Vietnamese, Masai, Cherokee and Navajo, a change in tone is a complete change in word meaning.

03:43

to go with it 'cause, like, depending on your tone
to go with it 'cause, like, depending on your tone

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13:23

Reminds me of "Starlight," if you're curious. Kinda like this warm tone.
Reminds me of "Starlight," if you're curious. Kinda like this warm tone.
Kinda like this warm tone.
Kinda like this warm tone.

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08:23

When your mom says okay, you have to listen to the tone,
When your mom says okay, you have to listen to the tone,