Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of tone
"The artist adjusted the tones of blue and green until they blended seamlessly on the canvas."
In plain English: Tones are different levels of loudness or pitch used to make sounds.
"The voice teacher asked me to practice my speaking tones until they sounded clear and confident."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tone
"The singer tones her voice to match the lower notes in the chorus."
In plain English: To tone something means to make it less strong, intense, or extreme.
"She tuned her voice to match the somber tones of the news report."
Derived from Old English tōn (meaning 'sound' or 'voice'), this plural form originally referred to distinct musical notes before broadening to include variations in color and mood. The root traces back further to Proto-Germanic taunaz, signifying a tone or pitch.