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ton·al
(tō′nəl)adj.
Of or relating to tones, a tone, or tonality.
ton′al·ly adv.
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tonal
(ˈtəʊnəl)adj
1. of or relating to tone
2. (Classical Music) of, relating to, or utilizing the diatonic system; having an established key. Compare atonal
3. (Classical Music)
a. (of an answer in a fugue) not having the same melodic intervals as the subject, so as to remain in the original key
b. denoting a fugue as having such an answer. Compare real111
ˈtonally adv
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ton•al
(ˈtoʊn l)adj.
pertaining to or having tonality.
ton′al•ly, adv.
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| Adj. | 1. |  tonal - employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; "Chinese is a tonal language" |
| 2. |  tonal - having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonicmusic - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
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Translations
نَغَمي
tonálnítónový
tonális
tóntegunda-
tonálnytónový
ses perdesine/tonuna ait
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tonal
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tone
(təun) noun1. (the quality of) a sound, especially a voice. He spoke in a low/angry/gentle tone; He told me about it in tones of disapproval; That singer/violin/piano has very good tone.
2. a shade of colour. various tones of green.
3. firmness of body or muscle. Your muscles lack tone – you need exercise.
4. in music, one of the larger intervals in an octave eg between C and D.
verb to fit in well; to blend. The brown sofa tones (in) well with the walls.
ˈtonal adjective of musical tones.
ˈtoneless adjective without tone; with no variation in sound etc. She spoke in a toneless voice.
ˈtonelessly adverbtone down
to make or become softer, less harsh etc. He toned down some of his criticisms.
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