No. 2,371 in Dutch
toon
"Toon" in Dutch means "tone" or "note" (in music or expression).
In a sentence
De artiest heeft een prachtige toon in zijn stem.
The artist has a beautiful tone in his voice.
Here, 'toon' is used to refer to the 'tone' or quality of sound, specifically in the context of a voice or music.
Kun je je toon aanpassen tijdens dit gesprek?
Can you adjust your tone during this conversation?
In this sentence, 'toon' signifies the manner or attitude of someone speaking, referring to the demeanor expressed through their speech.
Hij speelt een lage toon op de gitaar.
He plays a low tone on the guitar.
This usage of 'toon' pertains to the musical pitch or note generated by an instrument.
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