Ton

Definitions of Ton
  1. noun
    the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
    synonyms: Laut
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    type of:
    Kommunikation
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
  2. noun
    any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum
    synonyms: Tonerde, Tonstein
  3. noun
    a steady sound without overtones
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    type of:
    Klang
    the subjective sensation of hearing something
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