tone synonyms

tone

n.

  1. A musical sound

    pitch, timbre, resonance; see sound 2.

  2. Quality

    nature, trend, temper; see character 1.

  3. Manner

    expression, condition, aspect, mode, habit; see also mood 1.

  4. A degree of color

    hue, tint, color value, blend, tinge, cast, coloration; see also color 1.

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