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tonal
01
referring to variations in pitch used to convey meanings or emotions
02
having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
Example
The tonal shifts in the actor's delivery conveyed the character's inner turmoil.
Learning to distinguish tonal nuances is essential for mastering certain languages, such as Cantonese.
Serial music avoids tonal centers by focusing on the systematic manipulation of a note series.
During the sketching session, students experimented with carbon pencils to achieve dramatic contrasts and tonal variations.
As the conductor, he emphasized the importance of the tonic in establishing the tonal center of the music.
