In the most widely-spoken tonal language, Chinese, tones are distinguished by their shape (contour) and pitch range (or register), most syllables carry their own tone, and many words are differentiated solely by tone.
Tones are distinguished by their shape (contour) and pitch range (or register), most syllables carry their own tone. This is in the most widely-spoken tonal language. The most widely-spoken tonal language is Chinese. Many words are differentiated solely by tone. This was in the most widely-spoken tonal language.