German - English (British) translations for "Ton"
"Ton" German translation
Translation
tone
Definition
sound
Part of speech
noun
Gender
m
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: sound
Der Ton des Klaviers klingt wunderschön.
The sound of the piano sounds beautiful.
Meaning: tone
Sie hat einen freundlichen Ton in ihrer Stimme.
She has a friendly tone in her voice.
Meaning: clay
Der Töpfer formt den Ton zu einer Vase.
The potter shapes the clay into a vase.
Meaning: note
Kannst du mir eine kurze Notiz aufschreiben?
Can you write me a short note?
Meaning: pitch
Die Sängerin sang die hohe Töne perfekt.
The singer sang the high pitches perfectly.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Ton ist laut.
The sound is loud.
A1: Ich mag den Ton dieser Musik.
I like the tone of this music.
A1: Kannst du mir den Ton leiser machen?
Can you make the volume lower for me?
B1: Der Ton des Fernsehers war zu hoch eingestellt.
The volume of the television was set too high.
B1: Er hat einen freundlichen Ton in seiner Stimme.
He has a friendly tone in his voice.
B1: Die Lautsprecher geben keinen Ton von sich.
The speakers are not producing any sound.
C1: Der Klang des Klaviers war wunderschön.
The sound of the piano was beautiful.
C1: Sie beherrscht die Kunst, verschiedene Töne zu erzeugen.
She masters the art of producing different tones.
C1: Der Dirigent gab den Musikern klare Anweisungen zum richtigen Tonfall.
The conductor gave clear instructions to the musicians regarding the correct pitch.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Ton' means 'sound' in English. It refers to the audible sensation produced by vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard by the human ear.
In a broader sense, 'Ton' can also refer to music or musical tones. It encompasses the various pitches, frequencies, and qualities of sound that are used in creating melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.
Additionally, 'Ton' can be used to describe the quality or character of a person's voice or speech. It can indicate the timbre, volume, or resonance of someone's vocal output.