Tonal (adjective)

  1. Relating to or characterized by a specific tone or tone color.
  2. Relating to or using a system of musical tuning based on the relations of whole-number frequency ratios between the notes.
  3. Relating to or characterized by a specific tone or mood.

Origin:

From ton(e) + -al, first recorded in the late 18th century.

Examples:

  1. The tonal quality of the instrument was unique.
  2. The music was tonal and had a specific melody.
  3. The tonal range of the singer was impressive.
  4. The painting had a tonal harmony.
  5. The photograph had a tonal contrast.
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