调 — meaning in English

English meaning

• tonality noun The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.

Senses

调 is used for these senses in English:

• dial tone A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.
• tonality (music) The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.

tonality — full definition

1. noun The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
2. noun A sound of specific pitch and quality; timbre.
3. noun The quality of all the tones in a composition heard in relation to the tonic.
4. noun The interrelation of the tones in a painting.