tune; key; tone; note
Meanings
4 senses · 14 examplesnoun
arrangement and relationship of a group of sounds; melody; tune
formalA technical term in music referring to the melodic sequence or structure of sounds.
The tune of this song is very beautiful.
The composer is working on the melody for the new piece.
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The melody of this movement is varied.
noun
group of notes with specific pitch and duration; musical key; mode
formalRefers to the mode, key, or scale in music.
This folk song is in a pentatonic mode.
The pianist transposed the key from C major to G major.
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The key of this song is too high for me to sing.
noun
tone of voice; mood; intonation
Refers to the emotional quality or attitude conveyed through one's speech.
He spoke in a very melancholy tone.
The manager announced the bad news in a serious tone.
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Don't talk to me in that sarcastic tone.
Her tone of voice today sounds very happy.
noun
general attitude or viewpoint; tone; stance
Often refers to the overall attitude, viewpoint, or ideological stance expressed in speech or writing.
The article only underwent textual changes; its basic tone remains unchanged.
The editorial has a very positive tone.
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His speech set the tone for the entire conference.
The media's general tone on this matter is quite pessimistic.