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Yes, tone is playable

...and is worth 5 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Tone" Definition

noun

A color or shade of color: light tones of blue.
A general quality, effect, or atmosphere: a room with an elegant tone.
Manner of expression in speech or writing: took an angry tone with the reporters.
Music A recitational melody in a Gregorian chant.
Music A sound of distinct pitch, quality, and duration; a note.

verb-intransitive

To assume a particular color quality.
To harmonize in color.

verb-transitive

To give a particular tone or inflection to.
To make firmer or stronger. Often used with up: exercises that tone up the body.
To soften or change the color of (a painting or photographic negative, for example).
To sound monotonously; intone.

phrasal-verb

Tone down To make less vivid, harsh, or violent; moderate.

verb

To give a particular intonation or inflection to.
To impart tone to .
To soften or reduce in intensity, color, appearance, or sound .
To change the normal silver image of (as a photographic print) into a colored image.
To assume a pleasing color quality or tint.

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