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.

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'.

A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

To cause to give a higher tone or sound; to give a higher tone to; to make more intense; to heighten; to strengthen. / To firm and strengthen the muscles of the body by regular exercise.

(Britain) Alternative spelling of tone dialing

(Chinese phonetics) A short, sharp tone found with syllables that end in plosives (usually /-p -t -k -ʔ/).

(physiology) The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture.