Senses
调子/ 調子 tune
a melody; the tune of a musical piece; the pitch or musical key used in a song
调子/ 調子 tone (manner of speaking)
the way someone speaks, including their intonation, attitude, or the emotion behind their words
调子/ 調子 tone (visual arts)
the degree of lightness, darkness, or shading in a painting or photograph
调子/ 調子 intonation
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking; speech tone or cadence