De toon
Example: De toon van de piano is helder en mooi.
Definition
"De toon" in music refers to the specific sound or pitch produced by an instrument or voice, which can be described by its clarity, brightness, or quality. For example, "De toon van de piano is helder en mooi" means the piano's sound is clear and beautiful.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de toon" comes from the Old Dutch word "toon," meaning sound or tone. It is related to the English word "tone," which traces back to the Latin "tonus," meaning sound or accent. Did you know? The concept of tone has been essential in music since ancient times to describe pitch and quality.
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"De toon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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