Tone
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A specific pitch. (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second. (in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody. The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice. The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese. The manner in which speech or writing is expressed. The shade or quality of a colour. The definition and firmness of a muscle or organ. see also: tonus The state of a living body or of any of its organs or parts in which the functions are healthy and performed with due vigor. Normal tension or responsiveness to stimuli.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give a particular tone to to change the colour of to make (something) firmer to harmonize, especially in colour
Example sentence: It's in the nature of Italians to live life with a positive tone and to celebrate the invitations that come along in life. Italian food is so conducive to all of that.
Quality
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Level of excellenceA property or attribute that differentiates a thing or person.In a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture, the ratio of the mass of vapor present to the total mass of the mixture.High social position.The degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws, as opposed to scope of functions or quantity of items.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose.
Example sentence: The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.