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Meaning of tones
The primary meaning of the word "tones" refers to a sound or a pitch, especially a musical one.
Etymology of tones
The word "tones" originates from the Old French word "ton", which is derived from the Latin word "tonus", meaning sound or pitch
The Latin "tonus" is also related to the Greek word "tonos", meaning stretching or tension, which is also the source of the word "tone" in English
Historically, the word "tones" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to musical sounds or pitches
Synonyms
pitches
sounds
notes
keys
timbres
resonances
vibrations
cadences
inflections
modulations
harmonies
melodies
rhythms
accents
stresses
emphases
intonations
pronunciations
articulations
enunciations
utterances
voices
murmurs
whispers
hums
thrums
twangs
clangs
clinks
chimes
echoes
reverberations
Definitions
- A sound of a particular quality or pitch, especially a musical one
- * A quality or feeling, especially a emotional or attitudinal one, that is conveyed by something such as a piece of writing or a person's voice
- * A shade of color, especially one that is pale or subdued
Usage Examples
- The singer's voice had a rich, resonant tone that filled the auditorium
- * The author's tone in the essay was critical and disapproving
- * The painting had a muted tone, with subdued colors and gentle brushstrokes