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tones

Pronunciation: [toʊnz]

Word

Learn how to use tones in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a musical sound that has a particular pitch. It's like when you hear a note played on an instrument and it sounds different from other notes.

Example

The musician played bright tones on the piano that made everyone smile.

Example

The tones from the broken instrument were unpleasant and hard to listen to.

Example

Can you hear the different tones in this song?

Context: “color”

(noun) a particular shade or quality of color. When you see something like a sunset, it has different tones of orange and red.

Example

The artist used soft tones in her painting to create a calm feeling.

Example

The colors in the room were too bright; they lacked soft tones.

Example

What tones do you like best for your room?

Context: “communication”

(noun) the quality or character of someone's voice that expresses their feelings or attitudes. It's like noticing if someone is happy or sad by how they say something.

Example

Her cheerful tones made everyone feel welcome at the party.

Example

His harsh tones made it clear that he was upset.

Example

What tones did she use when she told the good news?

Context: “health”

(noun) the strength and firmness of muscles. When someone exercises, their muscles can become stronger and firmer, giving them a good tone.

Example

She has a fit appearance because of her toned muscles from working out.

Example

He is not very toned because he doesn't exercise regularly.

Example

How can I improve my muscle tone?

How to pronounce tones

Pronunciation: [toʊnz]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

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