This is the 3943rd most frequent German word.
töne
"Töne" means "tones" or "sounds" in English.
Here, 'Töne' refers to the musical sounds produced by the piano in a plural form.
Die Töne des Klaviers klingen harmonisch.
The tones of the piano sound harmonious.
In this sentence, 'Töne' is used to describe general sound signals, potentially of a mysterious or peculiar nature.
Er hörte seltsame Töne aus dem Wald.
He heard strange sounds coming from the forest.
Here, 'Töne' metaphorically describes the manner or style of speech that was appropriate for the situation.