ton
Definition of the French term ton in music:
- tone
- pitch
- key
- whole step (interval of two half steps, enharmonic with a major second)
Language
French
Singular
ton
Plural
tons
Combinations
French musical terms that include ton:
- demi-ton – half step (American English), semitone (British En...
- hausser le ton – to raise one's voice
- ton de cor – horn crook
- ton de l'église – church mode
- ton de la trompette – trumpet crook
- ton de rechange – crook (on a brass instrument)
- ton haut – high note
- ton majeur – major key
- ton mineur – minor key
Related terms
French musical terms related to ton: