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.

Linguists compared the checked tones across several dialects to trace historical sound changes.

The designer used jewel tones throughout the collection to evoke a sense of luxury.

The guitarist tuned his strings to include extra half tones, creating an unusual, eerie harmony.

To darken the passage, the composer raised several notes by half-tones in the melody.

The printer half-tones the image before printing to conserve ink and preserve detail.

The composer deliberately inserted non-harmonic tones to create tension before the resolution.

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.