How to use "tone" in a sentence

The tone of his grandfather's voice robbed Marius of all hope

"Don't you dare call me that," she says in a tone as cold as the water

"Please be seated!" says the judge, a woman of about forty years of age with a serious face and tone

"The students?" replies Bowen in an insulted tone

I just have to check on the show once every couple of weeks to make sure the tone of it isn't drifting away from my original intention."

"I really do understand, Tina." His voice was reassuring, but his tone was condescending

Tina had never heard Elliot speak in this tone of voice, and his furious expression was sufficient to chill even her