Tono (en. Tone)

/ˈtono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound with a particular pitch or variation used in music.
The tone of her voice is gentle.
Ang tono ng kanyang boses ay malambing.
The quality of sound that shows emotion or intention.
The tone of his speech showed anger.
Ang tono ng kanyang pagsasalita ay nagpakita ng galit.
A particular style or arrangement of words in literature.
The tone of the story is joyful and entertaining.
Ang tono ng kwento ay masaya at nakakaaliw.

Etymology

Pinagmulan mula sa Espanyol na salita

Common Phrases and Expressions

tone of voice
The quality and emotion of the voice used.
tono ng boses
good tone
A nice quality or characteristic sound.
mahusay na tono

Related Words

sound
Vibrations that are heard through the air.
tunog
melody
A sequence of tones that forms a musical composition.
melodiya

Slang Meanings

Sound or voice
The tone of his voice sounds like he’s angry.
Ang tono ng boses niya, para bang nagagalit siya.
Serious or harsh way of speaking
Why is your tone like that? This is just a serious conversation.
Bakit ganyan ang tono mo? Seryosong usapan lang ‘to.
Mood or feeling
The tone around is different; it looks like everyone is happy.
Iba na ang tono ng paligid, mukhang masaya ang lahat.
Voice that seems to be joking
He imitated that person's tone; it's so funny!
Ginaya niya ang tono ni ganito, sobrang nakakatawa!
Expression of feelings or opinions
You should know how to use the right tone when talking.
Dapat malaman mo kung paano gamitin ang tamang tono kapag nag-uusap.