Wiktionary
n. The way someone speaks, as characterised by tone, pitch, speed, rhythm, melody, accent, etc.
WordNet
n. the quality of a person's voice; "he began in a conversational tone"; "he spoke in a nervous tone of voice" [syn: tone]
Usage examples of "tone of voice".
He did not know in the least what they meant, but there was something in the very sound of them, and in the tone of voice in which they were said, which Diamond felt to be ugly.
I think he was telling the truth, I know that pissed-off tone of voice.
I said in a tone of voice loud enough to have been heard in any part of the stadium.
It was one thing to read digests and summaries, but the First Space Lord wanted her input, personally and directly, so he could listen for the tone of voice or watch for the flicker of expression which no summary could possibly communicate.
At these words the old gentleman started up, and, in a most solemn tone of voice, conjured Jones by his Maker to tell him if what he said was really true.
If, during the day-time, any persons remain behind on the road, either when overtaken by sleep or detained by their natural occasions, until the caravan has passed a hill and is no longer in sight, they unexpectedly hear themselves called to by their names, and in a tone of voice to which they are accustomed.
Gor Hajus addressed them in a loud tone of voice that might be overheard by the warriors and their officers beyond the gates, for it was really them we had come to entertain, not the crowds in which we had not the slightest interest.
Cachat's next words were spoken in a very impatient tone of voice.