Synonyms for
tones
A specific pitch.
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All Definitions for Tones

Below are all the dictionary definitions of tones:

1A specific pitch.
2(in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
3(in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.
4The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.
5The pitch of a word's sound that distinguishes a difference in meaning, as for example in Chinese.
6A whining style of speaking
7A kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice
8An affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.
9The manner in which speech or writing is expressed, especially the aspects of diction (word choice), connotation, emotiveness, and register.
10The shade or quality of a colour.
11The favourable effect of a picture produced by the combination of light and shade, or of colours.
12The definition and firmness of a muscle or organ
13See also: tonus.
14The state of a living body or of any of its organs or parts in which the functions are healthy and performed with due vigor.
15Normal tension or responsiveness to stimuli.
16A gun
17The general character, atmosphere, mood, or vibe (of a situation, place, etc.).
18(Chiefly in the form lower/raise the tone of something) The quality of being respectable or admirable.
19To give a particular tone to
20To change the colour of
21To make (something) firmer
22To utter with an affected tone.
23State of mind
24Temper
25Mood.
26A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
27A river in Somerset, England, which flows into the River Parrett.

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Common synonyms for tones. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for tones

Finding the right synonym for tones helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A specific pitch.", tones has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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