monotone

Meanings

• adjective

  having the same tone, especially a flat and uniform tone of voice or musical pitch.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monotone
tone , gone , mone , alone

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Variants

List of all variants of monotone that leads to same result
monotone , monotones

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Etymology

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From the Greek monotonos, monotonos meaning 'uniform, unvarying'.

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Trivia

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1. Monotone is the opposite of polytone, which refers to a piece of music with many different tones.

2. Monotone can also refer to a type of photograph that uses only one tone, typically black and white.

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Related Concepts

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1. monotone scale: A musical scale that consists of only one tone repeated throughout.

2. monotone speech: Speech that has a consistent and uniform tone, often lacking inflection or emotion.

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Culture

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Monotone is often used in music to describe a piece or performance that has a consistent and uniform tone. In literature, monotone can refer to a character or narrative that lacks variety or complexity.

How to Memorize "monotone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musical scale where all notes are the same. Visualize a person speaking with a flat and uniform tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word monotone with consistency and uniformity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Monotone means one tone' to remember the definition.

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