Phone Definition–noun, verb (used with object), verb (used without object), phoned, phon·ing. |
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Tone Definition–noun | 1. | any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones.
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| 2. | quality or character of sound. |
| 3. | vocal sound; the sound made by vibrating muscular bands in the larynx. |
| 4. | a particular quality, way of sounding, modulation, or intonation of the voice as expressive of some meaning, feeling, spirit, etc.: a tone of command. |
| 5. | an accent peculiar to a person, people, locality, etc., or a characteristic mode of sounding words in speech. |
| 6. | stress of voice on a syllable of a word. |
| 7. | Linguistics. a musical pitch or movement in pitch serving to distinguish two words otherwise composed of the same sounds, as in Chinese. |
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8. | Music. | a. | a musical sound of definite pitch, consisting of several relatively simple constituents called partial tones, the lowest of which is called the fundamental tone and the others harmonics or overtones. |
| b. | an interval equivalent to two semitones; a whole tone; a whole step. |
| c. | any of the nine melodies or tunes to which Gregorian plainsong psalms are sung. |
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| 9. | a quality of color with reference to the degree of absorption or reflection of light; a tint or shade; value. |
| 10. | that distinctive quality by which colors differ from one another in addition to their differences indicated by chroma, tint, shade; a slight modification of a given color; hue: green with a yellowish tone. |
| 11. | Art. the prevailing effect of harmony of color and values. |
| 12. | Physiology. | a. | the normal state of tension or responsiveness of the organs or tissues of the body. |
| b. | that state of the body or of an organ in which all its functions are performed with healthy vigor. |
| c. | normal sensitivity to stimulation. |
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| 13. | a normal healthy mental condition. |
| 14. | a particular mental state or disposition; spirit, character, or tenor. |
| 15. | a particular style or manner, as of writing or speech; mood: the macabre tone of Poe's stories. |
| 16. | prevailing character or style, as of manners, morals, or philosophical outlook: the liberal tone of the 1960's. |
| 17. | style, distinction, or elegance. |
–verb (used with object) | 18. | to sound with a particular tone. |
| 19. | to give the proper tone to (a musical instrument). <
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| 20. | to modify the tone or general coloring of. |
| 21. | to give the desired tone to (a painting, drawing, etc.). |
| 22. | Photography. to change the color of (a print), esp. by chemical means. |
| 23. | to render as specified in tone or coloring. |
| 24. | to modify the tone or character of. |
| 25. | to give or restore physical or mental tone to. |
–verb (used without object) | 26. | to take on a particular tone; assume color or tint. |
—Verb phrases| 27. | tone down, | a. | to become or cause to become softened or moderated: The newspaper toned down its attack. |
| b. | Painting. to make (a color) less intense in hue; subdue. |
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| 28. | tone up, | a. | to give a higher or stronger tone to. |
| b. | to gain or cause to gain in tone or strength: toning up little-used muscles. |
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| 29. | tone with or in with, to harmonize in tone or coloring; blend: The painting tones with the room. |
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