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What is tone in music? Musical tone explained

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One of the more confusing words we use in music theory and production is the word “tone.” This essential element of music can be hard to understand because of its multifaceted meaning.

Nonetheless, wrapping your head around tone in music is an important part of being a great producer, beatmaker, or composer as the tone we use significantly shapes the overall feel of a piece.

Tone is not a single attribute but a combination of several elements that work together to create a unique sound. In this post, we’ll explore tone in music, and how you can manipulate various elements like pitch, timbre, dynamics, and articulation to vary the tone of your music...

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