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tone noun

  /toʊn/ , /təʊn/
  • (linguistics) The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese.
  • (dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.
  • (literature) The manner in which speech or writing is expressed.
 ton

toned adjective

  /toʊnd/ , /təʊnd/
  • Physically fit, with somewhat defined and firm muscles and limited bodyfat.
 robuste, vigoureux
twelve-tone technique
dodécaphonisme
dial tone
tonalité
tone-deaf
déconnecté, hors-sol, qui n'a pas d'oreille
set the tone
donner le ton
tone sandhi
sandhi tonal
tone down
atténuer
dialling tone
tonalité
passing tone
note de passage
tone arm
bras de lecture

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Bradford on Tone
Bradford on Tone
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