plural of tone number

A number allocated to a syllable in various transliteration systems such as Hanyu Pinyin indicating the tone in which it is pronounced.

Having two colours or shades. / Giving two different sounds, either alternately or simultaneously.

Alternative form of halftone

Alternative form of halftone

(music) A superposition of sine waves, separated by an octave, whose relative amplitude may be varied to give the illusion of a rising or falling note.

(slang) The intercept sound and frequencies a PBX system generates due to dialing error or denial of the service as requested.

Having a pretentious, high-class attitude

(Scientology) A subjective appraisal of a person's spiritual aliveness, usually given by an auditor, ranging from 'total failure' to 'serenity of beingness'.

plural of dial tone