tone
tone
noun
The particular quality, pitch, or character of a sound or a person's voice.
"Her tone of voice was very sharp."
noun
The general character or attitude expressed in a piece of writing or speech.
"The article had a serious tone."
verb
To give a particular quality, character, or shade to something; to modify.
"Please tone down your language."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: timbre, quality, timber, inflect, modulate, step, whole tone, whole step, strengthen, tone up, tone of voice, smell