tonal
Pronunciation
/ˈtoʊnəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "tonal"in English

01

referring to variations in pitch used to convey meanings or emotions

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, where the meaning of a word can change based on the pitch used to pronounce it.
02

having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic

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