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    Tonet (en. Tonet)

    /toˈnet/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Short and simple melody, often used in children's songs.
    The tonet the children sang was catchy and happy.
    El tonet que cantaban los niños era pegajoso y feliz.
    Tone or shade in speech that conveys a particular emotion.
    Her tonet when speaking conveyed joy.
    Su tonet al hablar transmitía alegría.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sing a tonet
    To chant a simple melody, generally childish.
    cantar un tonet
    to have a pleasant tonet
    To have a way of speaking that is pleasing to the ear.
    tener un tonet agradable

    Related Words

    tone
    The quality of sound that can be described in terms of frequency.
    tono
    melody
    A series of notes that are pleasant to the ear.
    melodía

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who sings or intones melodiously.
    That boy has an impressive tonet.
    Ese chico tiene un tonet impresionante.
    Description of something that sounds good or has a good rhythm.
    That music has a tonet that I can't stop listening to.
    Esa música tiene un tonet que no puedo dejar de escuchar.