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Tone

/təʊn/
The sound quality or character of a musical sound, voice, or pronounced word and the attitude or mood conveyed by it.

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Examples:

He used a friendly tone when speaking.Her tone changed from happy to upset.

Etymology:

etymology
Originated from Latin tonus meaning "a sound," and Greek tónos referring to "stretching" or "strain," came into English via Old French ton.

Usage Statistics:

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