Sen from Rediff.com credited Rao's "distinctively dulcet tones" for making the song a memorable track. He praised Jeremy Irons' performance, citing his deep, dulcet tones is perfect for the song. The A major sonata is straightforward, with a dulcet melodic opening. Thus, to the dulcet tones of Timmy Trumpet's "Nightmare", the "Brigadier Brigade" was birthed. Brad O'Mance from the website disliked Derulo's "dulcet/song-ruining tones". The dutar has a warm, dulcet tone.