"Moody tone" refers to the overall emotional atmosphere or feeling conveyed by someone's voice, music, or any form of communication. It often indicates a sense of melancholy, sadness, or deep thoughtfulness. Full definition
The dark, moody tones of this reception room beautifully showcase the carefully curated furniture and accessories. (livingetc.com)
Of course, «Man of Steel» will have flying and fighting outside the bounds of reality, too, but the film's trailer also has this wonderful moody tone that grounds the hero in a great deal of emotion. (shockya.com)
This darkly shaded cop drama has an effectively moody tone, although it never feels any more gritty or realistic than a TV series. (contactmusic.net)