Tonal
(adjective)
- Relating to or characterized by a specific tone or tone color.
- Relating to or using a system of musical tuning based on the relations of whole-number frequency ratios between the notes.
- Relating to or characterized by a specific tone or mood.
Origin:
From ton(e) + -al, first recorded in the late 18th century.
Examples:
- The tonal quality of the instrument was unique.
- The music was tonal and had a specific melody.
- The tonal range of the singer was impressive.
- The painting had a tonal harmony.
- The photograph had a tonal contrast.