toning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of changing the pitch, tone color, or timbre of a musical sound.

  - "The singer toned her voice to match the key."
  - "During the performance, the orchestra toned down the volume."

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Synonyms

color , colour , dye , paint , tint , harmonise , harmonize , firm , firm up , tone up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toning
groom , room , moon

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Homophones

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1. Toning (en) : The act of changing the appearance of something by applying a substance.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of toning that leads to same result
tone , toned , tones , toning

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'toner', meaning 'to weigh' or 'to measure'. In music, toning refers to the adjustment of pitch or tone.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the human ear can distinguish between approximately 1 trillion different pitches?

2. The term 'toning' is also used in the context of art and refers to the process of applying a thin, even coat of paint to a canvas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pitch: The highness or lowness of a sound's tone.

2. Timbre: The unique characteristic of a sound, distinguishing it from other similar sounds.

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Culture

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In music, toning is an essential aspect of creating a harmonious and pleasing sound. It is used extensively in various genres, from classical to contemporary music.

How to Memorize "toning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musician adjusting the pitch of their instrument to achieve the desired tone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toning' with the act of adjusting the sound or pitch of a musical instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Tune and tone' to remember the meaning of the word.

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