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tone

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﹒The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, or situation.

﹒A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.

﹒The particular quality, brightness, or shade of a color.

Examples

﹒The teacher used a gentle tone to explain the difficult concept to the students.

﹒I did not appreciate the sarcastic tone of your email regarding the project deadline.

﹒The artist carefully adjusted the tone of the painting to create a more somber atmosphere.

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