monotone

[ˈmɒnətəʊn]

monotone Definition

• 1. a continuing sound, especially of someone’s voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation
• 2. a single tone or unvaried rhythm in music

Using monotone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monotone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The lecturer spoke in a monotone that made it hard to stay awake.

• Example

  The song had a simple monotone melody.

• Example

  The machine hummed on in a steady monotone.

monotone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for monotone

• drone
• sameness
• uniformity
• tediousness

Antonyms for monotone

• variety
• change
• intonation

Phrases with monotone

• monotone voice

  a voice that is flat and unvarying in pitch and tone

  Example

  The teacher's monotone voice made the lecture difficult to follow.

• monotone speech

  speech that is delivered in a flat, unvarying tone

  Example

  The politician's monotone speech failed to inspire the audience.

• monotone singing

  singing in which the pitch and tone remain constant throughout the song

  Example

  The choir's monotone singing was not very engaging.

Origins of monotone

from Greek 'monotonos', meaning 'of one tone'

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Summary: monotone in Brief

The term 'monotone' [ˈmɒnətəʊn] refers to a continuing sound, especially of someone’s voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation. It can also refer to a single tone or unvaried rhythm in music. Examples include 'The lecturer spoke in a monotone that made it hard to stay awake.' and 'The song had a simple monotone melody.'