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Continuous tone

Scope note

Use to describe an image, or to denote the effect itself, when the image is composed of a smooth gradation of tones. Often used to designate copy that will need to be photographed with a halftone screen in order to be printed.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000202119

Broader Terms used

tone

Created

13yrs ago

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