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MIDDLETONE [1 record]

Record 1 1997-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Photography
DEF

[Any one of the] Intermediate tones between black and white that compose continuous-tone copy and halftone printed copy.

OBS

This term is usually found in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • middletones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Photographie
DEF

Teinte qui, sur un original à modelé continu, se situe entre le noir et le blanc.

DEF

Teinte intermédiaire entre le noir et le blanc, p. ex., teinte entre les hautes lumières et les ombres d'une similigravure.

OBS

Ce terme prend souvent la marque du pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • demi-teintes

Spanish

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