tonal
/ˈtoʊnəl/
Of tone, pitch
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Relating to or characterized by tone, pitch, or tonality (especially in music or language).
"The composer experimented with a new tonal system."
- 2.
Relating to or characterized by shades of color or light and dark.
"Her landscape paintings are known for their subtle tonal variations."
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The composer experimented with a new tonal system in his latest symphony.
The composer experimented with a new tonal system in his latest symphony.
Her landscape paintings are known for their subtle tonal variations.
Her landscape paintings are known for their subtle tonal variations.
Many East Asian languages are tonal, meaning the pitch of a word can change its meaning.
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How do you pronounce tonal?
tonal is pronounced [/ˈtoʊnəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does tonal mean?
tonal means "Of tone, pitch". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is tonal?
tonal is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with tonal?
Example: "The composer experimented with a new tonal system in his latest symphony." — used to mean "Of tone, pitch".
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