Tone ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tone ( noun )

1. A particular sound quality of a musical note or sound that distinguishes it from others of the same pitch.
2. The particular quality or character of a person's voice.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french ton, from latin tonus "sound, tone", from greek tonos "sound, pitch, accent", from teinein "to stretch".

Examples:

1. A piano has a different tone to a guitar.
2. The tone of his voice was very calm.
3. The artist captured the tone of the landscape perfectly.
4. A song with a cheerful tone.
5. The tone of the room was tense.

(As a verb)

Tone ( verb )

1. A particular sound quality of a musical note or sound that distinguishes it from others of the same pitch.
2. The particular quality or character of a person's voice.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french ton, from latin tonus "sound, tone", from greek tonos "sound, pitch, accent", from teinein "to stretch".

Examples:

1. A piano has a different tone to a guitar.
2. The tone of his voice was very calm.
3. The artist captured the tone of the landscape perfectly.
4. A song with a cheerful tone.
5. The tone of the room was tense.