tone

(eg. explanation, girl, solace )

tone /ˈtoʊn/ ?

Add to My List

(n) the quality of a person's voice
(n) (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
(n) (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
(n) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
(n) a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
(n) a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
(n) a steady sound without overtones
(n) the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
(n) a musical interval of two semitones
(n) the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
(v) utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
(v) vary the pitch of one's speech
(v) change the color or tone of
(v) change to a color image
(v) give a healthy elasticity to

But if real-tone songs catch on, firms like Jippii and Jamba! could well find themselves out of business.
A new study from researchers at Beth Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School suggests that tone-deafness may be the result of a missing neural connection.

Referring to the statements coming from Iranian leadership, Obama said: "I'm very concerned, based on some of the tenor and tone of the statements that have been made, that the government of Iran recognises that the world is watching."
on Jun 19, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Press Trust of India
In a statement, Neugebauer said, "The House chamber is a place of decorum and respect. The timing and tone of my comment last night was inappropriate."
on Mar 22, 2010 By: Randy Neugebauer Source: Los Angeles Times
"I'm just a little taken aback by the tone of your remarks, because it's unconnected to reality," Sessions said. "I know what happened at Harvard. I know you were an outspoken leader against the military policy. I know you acted without legal...
on Jun 29, 2010 By: Jeff Sessions Source: TIME