Tona (en. Tone)

/ˈtona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

In the musical context, a tonic refers to the main note of a scale.

The tonic of the C scale is C.

La tónica de la escala de do es do.

Reference to a musical style or modality.

The work has a cheerful tone that makes it very catchy.

La obra tiene una tona alegre que la hace muy pegajosa.

In some contexts, it can refer to a specific tone of voice or conversation.

Her sarcastic tone was not well received at the meeting.

Su tona sarcástica no fue bien recibida en la reunión.

From Latin 'tonus', meaning 'tension' or 'tone'.

to have a good tone

To have a good tone or mood.

tener una buena tona

an appropriate tone

An appropriate tone for the occasion.

una tona adecuada

to change tone

To modify the tone of the conversation.

cambiar de tona

tonality

The quality and character of tones in music.

tonalidad

melody

A sequence of musical notes that is perceived as a unit.

melodía

harmony

Combination of different tones that occur simultaneously.

armonia

Expression of joy or confidence.

When he arrived with a funny tone, everyone started laughing.

Cuando llegó con una tona, todos comenzaron a reír.

A way of speaking that is fun or lighthearted.

I love her tone; it always makes the conversation enjoyable.

Me encanta su tona, siempre hace que la conversación sea amena.