полуто́н — meaning in English

English meaning

• undertone noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

Senses

полуто́н is used for these senses in English:

• semitone (music) A musical interval equal to an augmented unison or a minor second, depending on the context and tuning system used
• undertone A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.

undertone — full definition

1. noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
2. noun An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
3. noun A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
4. noun A low state of the physical faculties.

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