(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 07 2006 at 3:30:14

Half tone, or Half"-tone` , n.

1. (Fine Arts)

(a)

An intermediate or middle tone in a painting, engraving, photograph, etc.; a middle tint, neither very dark nor very light.

(b)

A half-tone photo- engraving.

2. (Music)

A half step.

 

© Webster 1913

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