In historical phonology, entering tones are crucial for reconstructing Old Chinese syllable endings.

The old switchboard operator could identify many callers just by their dial tones.

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

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

The old switchboard hummed with familiar dialling tones as we waited for the connection.

She spent the afternoon downloading new ring tones for her collection.

Linguists analyze contour tones to understand how pitch changes within a syllable convey meaning.

The vintage organ produced rich engaged tones whenever the stops were pulled.

The composer layered several Shepard tones to create the unsettling sense of perpetual ascent in the soundtrack.

The melody's unusual charm comes from its use of whole tones, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.