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tone control

American  

noun

  1. a manual control used to adjust the relative responses of an amplifier to high, low, and intermediate audio frequencies.


tone control British  

noun

  1. a device in a radio, etc, by which the relative intensities of high and low frequencies may be varied

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He would simultaneously control the whammy bar, volume and tone control of the guitar which – with the combination of harmonics, off-fret slide and left-hand inflection – explored an orchestral range of sonic possibilities.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2023

He's even had his tone control deactivated: it's just set to full-on, all the time.

From The Guardian • Jul. 4, 2010

Tone Control— The tone control is located on the lower, right front corner of the receiver case.

From Delco Manuals: Radio Model 633, Delcotron Generator Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633, Delcotron Generator Installation by Delco-Remy

The high tonal register and the "bass" or low frequencies are emphasized by turning the tone control knob.

From Zenith Television Receiver Operating Manual by Anonymous