diào​zi

tune

Senses

调子/ 調子 diào​zi tune

a melody; the tune of a musical piece; the pitch or musical key used in a song

调子/ 調子 diào​zi tone (manner of speaking)

the way someone speaks, including their intonation, attitude, or the emotion behind their words

调子/ 調子 diào​zi tone (visual arts)

the degree of lightness, darkness, or shading in a painting or photograph

调子/ 調子 diào​zi intonation

the rise and fall of the voice in speaking; speech tone or cadence

References

synonym 调子/調子 音调/音調
synonym 调子/調子 曲调/曲調
synonym 调子/調子 腔调/腔調