Although many people now use smartphones, tone dialling remains a reliable fallback on landlines.

Linguists note that the entering tone often appears in syllables ending with plosive consonants, giving them a short, sharp quality.

After the stroke, the neurologist examined her muscle tone to see whether it was interfering with her ability to sit upright.

When learning Mandarin, paying attention to tone marks can prevent misunderstandings.

The linguist placed a subtle tone mark above the vowel to show its rising pitch.

When giving feedback, she always considers her tone of voice to ensure it doesn't come across as harsh.

When I called the automated support line, I could hear the touch-tones guiding me through the menu.

The composer introduced a quarter tone in the melody to evoke a haunting, otherworldly atmosphere.

Writers must master different tones of voice to make each character feel unique.

In the recording, the linguist identified several floating tones that affected the vowels in the following syllables.