Definition of "tone-production" [tone-production]

• The act, process, or manner of producing musical tones: used both of instruments and of the voice. See voice-production and voice-building. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "It is immaterial from the standpoint of tone-production, whether either or both are used."
• "We are indebted to modern science, aided by the laryngoscope, for many facts concerning the action of the larynx, and more especially the vocal cords in tone-production."
• "When the muscles and other parts concerned in tone-production perform their physiological functions in a healthy manner, that is, in such a way that no congestion, or inflammation or undue weariness will result, the singing-tone of the child will never be loud."