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Discover LudwigThe phrase "change tone" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the adjustment of the style, mood, or attitude of a piece of writing or speech.
Example: "The author decided to change tone in the second half of the book to reflect the protagonist's emotional growth."
Alternatives: "alter the tone" or "shift the tone."
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Why change tone now?
Can the West change tone?
If the light is low, he has to use a tripod, and he spends a lot of time waiting for sky and water to change tone.
Still, she suggested that the festival, taking place in the two cities most affected by the attacks, may well change tone to some extent.
As the sun sets, the houses that cover the city's many hillsides change tone, chameleon-like, from strong and vibrant to dusky shades of pink, gold, sage and pale blue.
Italy still doesn't have government and the Catholic church – not a model of speed – has managed not only to get a new government [Pope Francis] but to profoundly change tone and approach".
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They can create echos, change tones, subtly adjust notes, and much more.
Hugely changes tone.
The lyrics have also changed tone.
Even Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has changed tone.
Then, as dramatically as she had begun, she changed tone.
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