Sound vs Tone

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Sound

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Tone

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 SoundTone
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/saʊnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saʊnd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/təʊn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/təʊn/"]/
SignificadoSomething you hear.The sound quality or character of a voice or music.
ExemploI heard a strange sound coming from the forest.She spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesbig, deafening, loud, hear, listen for, listen to, carry, travel, come, wave, effect, bite, at the sound of, without a sound, sound of, break the sound barrier, the speed of sound, big, deafening, loud, hear, listen for, listen to, carry, travel, come, wave, effect, bite, at the sound of, without a sound, sound of, break the sound barrier, the speed of sound, mono, stereo, surround, turn down, turn off, turn up, level, quality, system, live, different, new, create, developdeep, low, hushed, adopt, speak in, strike, change, soften, convey something, in a/​the tone, in tones of, a tone of voice, dominant, general, overall, establish, set, have, in tone, a change in tone, a change of tone, deep, low, hushed, adopt, speak in, strike, change, soften, convey something, in a/​the tone, in tones of, a tone of voice, light, muted, neutral, match, dial, dialling, engaged, get, sound
Antônimossilence, quietdullness, flatness, monotony
Erros comunsUsing 'sound' as a verb incorrectly in passive structures., Confusing 'sound' with 'noise'—'sound' is neutral, while 'noise' often has a negative connotation., Forgetting to specify the type of sound (e.g., 'loud sound' vs. just 'sound').Confused with 'tune', especially in music contexts., Using 'tone' only in musical contexts, rather than in speech., Mixing up 'tone' with 'mood' when describing emotional qualities.
Notas de usoUse 'sound' when talking about noise, music, or any auditory experience. It's a neutral term suitable for most contexts, including informal conversations and formal writing.Used to describe qualities of sound in music or speech. Avoid using in overly casual contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about art, music, and communication.

Perguntas frequentes: Sound vs Tone

Qual é a diferença entre Sound e Tone?

Sound: Something you hear. Tone: The sound quality or character of a voice or music.

Qual é mais avançada: Sound e Tone?

Tone é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Sound e Tone estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Sound: A1, Tone: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Sound e Tone?

Sound: noun, Tone: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Sound: I heard a strange sound coming from the forest. Tone: She spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable.

Posso usar Sound e Tone de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Sound e Tone são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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